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NISSAN SKYLINE Uncommon
As of 2026 Q2, 1,897 NISSAN SKYLINEs remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 44 (2.4%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 69% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (1,897).
Rarer than 29% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the SKYLINE
The Nissan Skyline (Japanese: 日産・スカイライン, Hepburn: Nissan Sukairain) is a brand of automobile originally produced by the Prince Motor Company starting in 1957, and then by Nissan after the two companies merged in 1967. After the merger, the Skyline and its larger counterpart, the Nissan Gloria, were sold in Japan at dealership sales channels called Nissan Prince Shop. The Skyline was largely designed and engineered by Shinichiro Sakurai from inception, and he remained a chief influence of the car until his death in 2011. Skylines are available primarily in either coupé or sedan body styles, plus...
NISSAN SKYLINE — questions & answers
How many NISSAN SKYLINE are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 1,897 NISSAN SKYLINE were still registered in the UK — 581 licensed and on the road, plus 1,316 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the NISSAN SKYLINE rare?
The NISSAN SKYLINE is uncommon, with 1,897 still about, making it rarer than 29% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the NISSAN SKYLINE increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of NISSAN SKYLINE on UK roads rose by 44 (2.4%).
What fuel do most NISSAN SKYLINE use?
Most NISSAN SKYLINE run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the NISSAN SKYLINE peak?
The NISSAN SKYLINE peaked at 1,897 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.