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NISSAN SAFARI Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 4 NISSAN SAFARIs 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 NISSAN SAFARI is rarer than 85% 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 4 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 85% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the SAFARI
The Nissan Patrol (Japanese: 日産・パトロール, Hepburn: Nissan Patorōru) is a series of off-road vehicles and full-size SUVs manufactured by Nissan in Japan since 1951 and sold throughout the world. It is Nissan's longest running series of models. The Patrol has been available as either a short-wheelbase (SWB) three-door or a long-wheelbase (LWB) five-door chassis since 1951. The LWB version has been offered in pickup truck and cab chassis variants. Between 1988 and 1994, Ford Australia marketed the Patrol as the Ford Maverick. In some European countries, such as Spain, the Patrol was marketed by Ebro...
NISSAN SAFARI — questions & answers
How many NISSAN SAFARI are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 4 NISSAN SAFARI were still registered in the UK — 2 licensed and on the road, plus 2 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the NISSAN SAFARI rare?
The NISSAN SAFARI is genuinely rare, with only 4 left, making it rarer than 85% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the NISSAN SAFARI increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of NISSAN SAFARI on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most NISSAN SAFARI use?
Most NISSAN SAFARI run on diesel — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the NISSAN SAFARI peak?
The NISSAN SAFARI peaked at 4 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.