PROTON · PROTON 1.5 · Cars
PROTON 1.5 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 3 PROTON 1.5s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 11 in 2014 Q3 — only 27% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 8 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 PROTON 1.5 is rarer than 87% 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 3 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 87% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Trend
About the 1.5
Proton Holdings Berhad, commonly known as Proton (stylised PROTON), is a Malaysian multinational automotive company. Proton was established on 7 May 1983, as Malaysia's sole national budget car company until the advent of Perodua in 1993. The company is headquartered in Shah Alam, Selangor, and operates additional facilities in Proton City, Perak. Proton began manufacturing rebadged versions of Mitsubishi Motors (MMC) products in the 1980s and 1990s. Proton produced its first indigenously designed, non-badge-engineered car in 2000 with a Mitsubishi engine. It elevated Malaysia as the 11th country...
PROTON 1.5 — questions & answers
How many PROTON 1.5 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 3 PROTON 1.5 were still registered in the UK — 0 licensed and on the road, plus 3 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the PROTON 1.5 rare?
The PROTON 1.5 is genuinely rare, with only 3 left, making it rarer than 87% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the PROTON 1.5 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of PROTON 1.5 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most PROTON 1.5 use?
Most PROTON 1.5 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the PROTON 1.5 peak?
The PROTON 1.5 peaked at 11 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.