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RENAULT 50 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 1 RENAULT 50 remains registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 10 in 2014 Q3 — only 10% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 9 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 RENAULT 50 is rarer than 93% 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 1 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 93% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the 50
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 50 — questions & answers
How many RENAULT 50 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 1 RENAULT 50 were still registered in the UK — 0 licensed and on the road, plus 1 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the RENAULT 50 rare?
The RENAULT 50 is genuinely rare, with only 1 left, making it rarer than 93% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the RENAULT 50 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of RENAULT 50 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most RENAULT 50 use?
Most RENAULT 50 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the RENAULT 50 peak?
The RENAULT 50 peaked at 10 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.