No, R897 OUG is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R897 OUG?

The MOT for R897 OUG is valid and due for renewal on or before 29 July 2008.

What is the recorded mileage of R897 OUG?

The recorded mileage for R897 OUG is 118,555 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R897 OUG ULEZ compliant?

No, R897 OUG 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 Transit 2.5L Diesel · R897 OUG

R897 OUG

1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 118,555 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD TRANSIT
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 29/07/2008
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/07/2008)
Recorded Mileage: 118,555 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 29/07/2008

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/07/2008

Mileage: 118,555 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1997
Engine: 2496cc

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R897 OUG Key Findings

6 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2007
118,555 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (9 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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! Older vehicle

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R897 OUG Mileage History

17/06/2005111,141 mi
17/06/2005111,141 mi
01/07/2006115,604 mi+4,463 mi
02/03/2007118,257 mi+2,653 mi
19/07/2007118,551 mi+294 mi
30/07/2007118,555 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 3,504 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.

R897 OUG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 13:35

MOT Analysis

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6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Transit (R897 OUG) between June 2005 and July 2007.

The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 30 July 2007 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 (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Front Brake pump/compressor insecure (3.6.F.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.

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