Official DVLA Record

1998 Nissan Serena 2.3L Diesel · S531 HOB

S531 HOB

1998 Nissan Serena (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1998. Recorded mileage 98,374 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
NISSAN SERENA
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 09/08/2017
Road Tax
Untaxed (27/01/2018)
Recorded Mileage
98,374 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 09/08/2017
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 27/01/2018
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1998
Engine
2283cc

S531 HOB Key Findings

  • 19 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 19/01/2018
  • 98,374 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 8 historical MOT failures
  • 25 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (33 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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S531 HOB Mileage History

  1. 30/03/200641,611 mi
  2. 06/04/200747,462 mi+5,851 mi
  3. 09/04/200853,092 mi+5,630 mi
  4. 16/04/200853,092 mi
  5. 16/04/200958,712 mi+5,620 mi
  6. 15/04/201063,868 mi+5,156 mi
  7. 15/04/201169,174 mi+5,306 mi
  8. 28/04/201169,310 mi+136 mi
  9. 04/05/201274,324 mi+5,014 mi
  10. 04/05/201274,324 mi
  11. 03/05/201378,958 mi+4,634 mi
  12. 03/05/201378,958 mi
  13. 07/05/201484,092 mi+5,134 mi
  14. 10/09/201484,112 mi+20 mi
  15. 19/09/201484,137 mi+25 mi
  16. 25/08/201585,953 mi+1,816 mi
  17. 27/08/201585,953 mi
  18. 10/08/201692,646 mi+6,693 mi
  19. 19/01/201898,374 mi+5,728 mi

Average of roughly 4,807 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

S531 HOB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Oct 2026, 06:28
MOT Analysis

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

19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Nissan Serena (S531 HOB) between March 2006 and January 2018.

The record contains 11 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 19 January 2018 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (33 issues), Suspension (24 issues), Bodywork (19 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 48 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)”.

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