Yes, R255 AMS is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 February 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for R255 AMS?

The MOT for R255 AMS is valid and due for renewal on or before 2 March 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R255 AMS?

The recorded mileage for R255 AMS is 68,737 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R255 AMS ULEZ compliant?

No, R255 AMS does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

Road Tax Paid

1998 Honda Accord 2.2L Petrol · R255 AMS

R255 AMS

1998 Honda Accord (2.2L, petrol). First registered 09/04/1998. Recorded mileage 68,737 miles. MOT valid until 02/03/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.

Make & Model: HONDA ACCORD
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 02/03/2027
Road Tax: Taxed (01/02/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 68,737 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.2L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 02/03/2027

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/02/2027

Mileage: 68,737 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 2156cc

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R255 AMS Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
68,737 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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R255 AMS Mileage History

06/12/202258,845 mi
21/12/202366,999 mi+8,154 mi
03/01/202467,006 mi+7 mi
20/02/202567,814 mi+808 mi
03/03/202668,737 mi+923 mi

Average of roughly 3,055 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R255 AMS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 04:48

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Honda Accord (R255 AMS) between December 2022 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 03 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.

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