No, R797 DDM is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R797 DDM?

The MOT for R797 DDM is valid and due for renewal on or before 13 March 2012.

What is the recorded mileage of R797 DDM?

The recorded mileage for R797 DDM is 106,768 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R797 DDM ULEZ compliant?

No, R797 DDM 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

1997 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · R797 DDM

R797 DDM

1997 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 106,768 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: SUBARU FORESTER
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 13/03/2012
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/10/2011)
Recorded Mileage: 106,768 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 13/03/2012

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/10/2011

Mileage: 106,768 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1994cc

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R797 DDM Key Findings

8 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2011
106,768 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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R797 DDM Mileage History

28/09/200560,708 mi
07/10/200666,140 mi+5,432 mi
05/10/200776,176 mi+10,036 mi
14/03/200988,990 mi+12,814 mi
14/03/200988,990 mi
13/03/201097,302 mi+8,312 mi
13/03/201097,302 mi
12/03/2011106,768 mi+9,466 mi

Average of roughly 8,450 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.

R797 DDM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 07:02

MOT Analysis

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

8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Subaru Forester (R797 DDM) between September 2005 and March 2011.

The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 March 2011 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: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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.

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