No, R897 ARJ is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R897 ARJ?

The MOT for R897 ARJ is valid and due for renewal on or before 29 February 2012.

What is the recorded mileage of R897 ARJ?

The recorded mileage for R897 ARJ is 323,648 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R897 ARJ ULEZ compliant?

No, R897 ARJ 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 Transit 2.5L Diesel · R897 ARJ

R897 ARJ

1998 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 323,648 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: FORD TRANSIT
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 29/02/2012
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 323,648 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 29/02/2012

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 323,648 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1998
Engine: 2496cc

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R897 ARJ Key Findings

9 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 01/03/2011
323,648 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (10 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

! Tax Status Unknown

! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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R897 ARJ Mileage History

30/08/2005209,638 mi
31/08/2005209,643 mi+5 mi
31/08/2006254,899 mi+45,256 mi
04/09/2006254,899 mi
08/08/2007294,740 mi+39,841 mi
26/08/2008323,086 mi+28,346 mi
18/03/2009323,366 mi+280 mi
01/03/2011323,644 mi+278 mi
01/03/2011323,648 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 20,727 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.

R897 ARJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 17:06

MOT Analysis

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

9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Transit (R897 ARJ) between August 2005 and March 2011.

The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 01 March 2011 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 (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 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 Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”; “Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”; “Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)”.

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