RENAULT · RENAULT 16 · Cars
RENAULT 16 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 82 RENAULT 16s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 89 in 2021 Q1 — only 92% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 7 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 1 a year (1.7% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2067 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer. In all, the RENAULT 16 is rarer than 62% 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 82 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 62% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 1 a year (1.7% of survivors). At that pace roughly 75 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2067.
About the 16
The Renault 16 (R16) is a large family car which was manufactured and marketed over a single generation by French automaker Renault between 1965 and 1980 in Le Havre, France. A five-door hatchback, the 16 was the first French car to win of the European Car of the Year award.
RENAULT 16 — questions & answers
How many RENAULT 16 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 82 RENAULT 16 were still registered in the UK — 62 licensed and on the road, plus 20 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the RENAULT 16 rare?
The RENAULT 16 is genuinely rare, with only 82 left, making it rarer than 62% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the RENAULT 16 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of RENAULT 16 on UK roads fell by 3 (3.5%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 75 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most RENAULT 16 use?
Most RENAULT 16 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the RENAULT 16 peak?
The RENAULT 16 peaked at 89 registered in 2021 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.