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RENAULT 18 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 95 RENAULT 18s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 99 in 2014 Q3 — only 96% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 4 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. Tellingly, 71% 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. In all, the RENAULT 18 is rarer than 59% 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 95 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 59% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
About the 18
The Renault 18 is a large family car produced by French manufacturer Renault between 1978 and 1989, with South American production continuing until 1994. It formed the basis for the closely related Renault Fuego Coupé, with which it shared its floorpan and drivetrain, but with the Fuego initially using the negative offset type front suspension from the larger Renault 20/30, which became standardized across the 18 range from the 1983 model year onwards.
RENAULT 18 — questions & answers
How many RENAULT 18 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 95 RENAULT 18 were still registered in the UK — 28 licensed and on the road, plus 67 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the RENAULT 18 rare?
The RENAULT 18 is genuinely rare, with only 95 left, making it rarer than 59% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the RENAULT 18 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of RENAULT 18 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most RENAULT 18 use?
Most RENAULT 18 run on petrol — about 77% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the RENAULT 18 peak?
The RENAULT 18 peaked at 99 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.