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

When is the MOT due for R797 NRR?

The MOT for R797 NRR is valid and due for renewal on or before 17 December 2009.

What is the recorded mileage of R797 NRR?

The recorded mileage for R797 NRR is 66,774 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R797 NRR ULEZ compliant?

No, R797 NRR 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 1.4L Petrol · R797 NRR

R797 NRR

1998 Ford Escort (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1998. Recorded mileage 66,774 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 17/12/2009
Road Tax: Untaxed (28/11/2008)
Recorded Mileage: 66,774 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 17/12/2009

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 28/11/2008

Mileage: 66,774 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1391cc

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R797 NRR Key Findings

8 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2008
66,774 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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R797 NRR Mileage History

02/11/200546,842 mi
03/11/200546,842 mi
24/10/200654,538 mi+7,696 mi
09/10/200759,459 mi+4,921 mi
10/10/200759,462 mi+3 mi
04/11/200866,499 mi+7,037 mi
13/12/200866,762 mi+263 mi
18/12/200866,774 mi+12 mi

Average of roughly 6,375 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.

R797 NRR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 02:06

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 1998 Ford Escort (R797 NRR) between November 2005 and December 2008.

The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 18 December 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 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: “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”.

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