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NISSAN SERENA Rare
As of 2026 Q1, 990 NISSAN SERENAs remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 2,145 in 2014 Q3 — only 46% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1,155 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 70 (7.6%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 52% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (990 in the latest data).
Rarer than 35% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the SERENA
The Nissan Serena (Japanese: 日産・セレナ, Hepburn: Nissan Serena) is a minivan manufactured by Nissan, joining the slightly larger Vanette. The car was engineered by Nissan's Aichi Manufacturing Division and launched in 1991 as a compact passenger van, and it grew larger with each generation over the years. Earlier versions were front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout with a live axle mounted on leaf springs, while the following generations are front-wheel drive or 4WD. The Serena is designed to comply with Japanese vehicle class, which means its external dimensions are restricted to 4.7 meters in length...
NISSAN SERENA — questions & answers
How many NISSAN SERENA are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 990 NISSAN SERENA were still registered in the UK — 477 licensed and on the road, plus 513 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the NISSAN SERENA rare?
The NISSAN SERENA is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (990), making it rarer than 35% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the NISSAN SERENA increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of NISSAN SERENA on UK roads rose by 70 (7.6%).
What fuel do most NISSAN SERENA use?
Most NISSAN SERENA run on petrol — about 58% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel, hybrid.
When did the NISSAN SERENA peak?
The NISSAN SERENA peaked at 2,145 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.