The road tax status for R481 AAR is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R481 AAR?

The MOT for R481 AAR is valid and due for renewal on or before 1 July 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R481 AAR?

The recorded mileage for R481 AAR is 158,618 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R481 AAR ULEZ compliant?

No, R481 AAR 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

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1998 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R481 AAR

R481 AAR

1998 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05/05/1998. Recorded mileage 158,618 miles. MOT valid until 01/07/2027.

Make & Model: FORD TRANSIT
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 01/07/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 158,618 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 158,618 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1998
Engine: 2496cc

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R481 AAR Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
158,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring steering items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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R481 AAR Mileage History

05/04/2024145,746 mi
04/04/2025150,886 mi+5,140 mi
14/04/2025150,900 mi+14 mi
23/06/2026158,616 mi+7,716 mi
03/07/2026158,618 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 5,742 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R481 AAR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Sept 2026, 12:49

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Transit (R481 AAR) between April 2024 and July 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.

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