MICROCAR · MICROCAR M-8 · Cars
MICROCAR M-8 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 25 MICROCAR M-8s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 28 in 2014 Q4 — only 89% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 3 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 0 a year (2.0% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2061 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer. In all, the MICROCAR M-8 is rarer than 73% 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 25 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 73% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 0 a year (2.0% of survivors). At that pace roughly 23 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2061.
About the M-8
Microcar is a term often used for the smallest size of cars, with three or four wheels and typically with an engine smaller than 700 cc (43 cu in). Specific types of microcars include bubble cars, cycle cars, invacar, quadricycles and voiturettes. Microcars are often covered by separate regulations from normal cars, having relaxed requirements for registration and licensing.
MICROCAR M-8 — questions & answers
How many MICROCAR M-8 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 25 MICROCAR M-8 were still registered in the UK — 20 licensed and on the road, plus 5 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MICROCAR M-8 rare?
The MICROCAR M-8 is genuinely rare, with only 25 left, making it rarer than 73% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the MICROCAR M-8 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MICROCAR M-8 on UK roads fell by 2 (7.4%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 23 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most MICROCAR M-8 use?
Most MICROCAR M-8 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the MICROCAR M-8 peak?
The MICROCAR M-8 peaked at 28 registered in 2014 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.