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RENAULT 17 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 31 RENAULT 17s 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. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 2 (6.9%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the RENAULT 17 is rarer than 70% 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 31 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 70% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the 17
The Renault 5 is a supermini car produced by the French manufacturer Renault from 1972 to 1996 over two generations. It is a hatchback with either three or five doors and seating for five passengers. The first generation (also known as the R5 or Le Car), which was made from 1972 to 1985, has a front mid-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. The second generation (also known as the Super 5 or Supercinq), which was produced from 1984 to 1996, has a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. The R5 was marketed in the United States and Canada as Le Car, from 1976 until 1983. Renault marketed a four-door...
RENAULT 17 — questions & answers
How many RENAULT 17 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 31 RENAULT 17 were still registered in the UK — 18 licensed and on the road, plus 13 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the RENAULT 17 rare?
The RENAULT 17 is genuinely rare, with only 31 left, making it rarer than 70% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the RENAULT 17 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of RENAULT 17 on UK roads rose by 2 (6.9%).
What fuel do most RENAULT 17 use?
Most RENAULT 17 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the RENAULT 17 peak?
The RENAULT 17 peaked at 31 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.