No, S898 ABN is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for S898 ABN?

The MOT for S898 ABN is valid and due for renewal on or before 16 September 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of S898 ABN?

The recorded mileage for S898 ABN is 125,343 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S898 ABN ULEZ compliant?

No, S898 ABN 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 Vauxhall Arena 2.5L Diesel · S898 ABN

S898 ABN

1998 Vauxhall Arena (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1998. Recorded mileage 125,343 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: VAUXHALL ARENA
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 16/09/2026
Road Tax: SORN (01/03/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 125,343 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 16/09/2026

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 125,343 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1998
Engine: 2499cc

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S898 ABN Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
125,343 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (11 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

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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S898 ABN Mileage History

03/08/2023123,696 mi
12/08/2024124,811 mi+1,115 mi
05/09/2024124,815 mi+4 mi
18/09/2024124,818 mi+3 mi
17/09/2025125,343 mi+525 mi

Average of roughly 775 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S898 ABN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Sept 2026, 23:24

MOT Analysis

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

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Arena (S898 ABN) between August 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 September 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: Suspension (11 issues), Steering (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill iner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))”.

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