No, R817 ARP is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R817 ARP?

The MOT for R817 ARP is valid and due for renewal on or before 21 April 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of R817 ARP?

The recorded mileage for R817 ARP is 33,492 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R817 ARP ULEZ compliant?

No, R817 ARP 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 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · R817 ARP

R817 ARP

1997 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 33,492 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 21/04/2026
Road Tax: Untaxed (02/03/2026)
Recorded Mileage: 33,492 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.2L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 21/04/2026

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 02/03/2026

Mileage: 33,492 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1242cc

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R817 ARP Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2025
33,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (5 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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R817 ARP Mileage History

17/04/202332,770 mi
12/04/202432,952 mi+182 mi
16/04/202432,962 mi+10 mi
17/04/202533,490 mi+528 mi
23/04/202533,492 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 358 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R817 ARP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Sept 2026, 19:51

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (R817 ARP) between April 2023 and April 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 23 April 2025 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: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.

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