DATSUN · DATSUN 1200 · Cars
DATSUN 1200 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 42 DATSUN 1200s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the DATSUN 1200 is rarer than 67% of the 2,315 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 42 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 67% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Trend
About the 1200
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DATSUN 1200 — questions & answers
How many DATSUN 1200 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 42 DATSUN 1200 were still registered in the UK — 20 licensed and on the road, plus 22 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the DATSUN 1200 rare?
The DATSUN 1200 is genuinely rare, with only 42 left, making it rarer than 67% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the DATSUN 1200 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of DATSUN 1200 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most DATSUN 1200 use?
Most DATSUN 1200 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the DATSUN 1200 peak?
The DATSUN 1200 peaked at 42 registered in 2025 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.