METROCAB · METROCAB MANUAL · Cars
METROCAB MANUAL Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 4 METROCAB MANUALs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 5 in 2015 Q2 — only 80% 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 METROCAB MANUAL is rarer than 85% 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 4 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 85% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Trend
About the MANUAL
The MCW Metrocab is a taxicab that was manufactured between 1987 and 2000 and as the Metrocab TTT from 2000 to 2006. It was designed and originally produced by the British vehicle manufacturing company Metro Cammell Weymann (MCW), with ownership passing to Reliant in 1989, Hooper in 1991 and finally Kamkorp in 2000.
METROCAB MANUAL — questions & answers
How many METROCAB MANUAL are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 4 METROCAB MANUAL were still registered in the UK — 0 licensed and on the road, plus 4 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the METROCAB MANUAL rare?
The METROCAB MANUAL is genuinely rare, with only 4 left, making it rarer than 85% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the METROCAB MANUAL increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of METROCAB MANUAL on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most METROCAB MANUAL use?
Most METROCAB MANUAL run on diesel — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the METROCAB MANUAL peak?
The METROCAB MANUAL peaked at 5 registered in 2015 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.