No, R608 OOK is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R608 OOK?

The MOT for R608 OOK is valid and due for renewal on or before 18 August 2010.

What is the recorded mileage of R608 OOK?

The recorded mileage for R608 OOK is 74,705 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R608 OOK ULEZ compliant?

No, R608 OOK 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

1998 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · R608 OOK

R608 OOK

1998 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1998. Recorded mileage 74,705 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 18/08/2010
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/03/2010)
Recorded Mileage: 74,705 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 18/08/2010

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/03/2010

Mileage: 74,705 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1597cc

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R608 OOK Key Findings

7 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2009
74,705 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Older vehicle

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R608 OOK Mileage History

16/08/200659,198 mi
14/08/200764,480 mi+5,282 mi
14/08/200764,480 mi
19/08/200869,752 mi+5,272 mi
19/08/200869,752 mi
05/08/200974,345 mi+4,593 mi
13/08/200974,705 mi+360 mi

Average of roughly 5,183 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.

R608 OOK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 08:27

MOT Analysis

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

7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Escort (R608 OOK) between August 2006 and August 2009.

The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 13 August 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 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 Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”.

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