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MCLAREN P1 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 12 MCLAREN P1s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 13 in 2023 Q1 — only 92% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 cars. 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 MCLAREN P1 is rarer than 78% of the 2,429 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 12 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 78% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the P1
The McLaren P1 (codenamed P12) is a flagship sports car produced by British marque McLaren Automotive. Styled by American car designer Frank Stephenson, it is the second installment in McLaren's Ultimate Series after the McLaren F1. Considered to be the spiritual successor to the F1, the P1 was one of the first high performance sports cars to be introduced incorporating hybrid technology; the Porsche 918 Spyder having begun taking orders prior to the P1 and the LaFerrari introduced alongside it. First shown as a concept on the 20th anniversary of the F1 at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, the P1 made...
MCLAREN P1 — questions & answers
How many MCLAREN P1 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 12 MCLAREN P1 were still registered in the UK — 2 licensed and on the road, plus 10 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MCLAREN P1 rare?
The MCLAREN P1 is genuinely rare, with only 12 left, making it rarer than 78% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the MCLAREN P1 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MCLAREN P1 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most MCLAREN P1 use?
Most MCLAREN P1 run on plug-in hybrid — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the MCLAREN P1 peak?
The MCLAREN P1 peaked at 13 registered in 2023 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2015 Q4.