RENAULT · RENAULT 9 · Cars
RENAULT 9 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 89 RENAULT 9s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 122 in 2014 Q3 — only 73% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 33 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. Tellingly, 82% 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 9 is rarer than 61% 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 89 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 61% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
About the 9
The Renault 9 and Renault 11 are small family cars produced by the French manufacturer Renault from 1981 to 1989 in saloon (Renault 9) and hatchback (Renault 11) configurations — both were styled by the French automobile designer, Robert Opron. Variants were manufactured by American Motors Corporation (AMC), as the Renault Alliance and Renault Encore for the North American market. The car was produced in Turkey until 2000. The models use a transverse front-wheel drive engine configuration, and feature four wheel independent suspension. They were chosen as the European Car of the Year in 1982, as...
RENAULT 9 — questions & answers
How many RENAULT 9 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 89 RENAULT 9 were still registered in the UK — 16 licensed and on the road, plus 73 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the RENAULT 9 rare?
The RENAULT 9 is genuinely rare, with only 89 left, making it rarer than 61% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the RENAULT 9 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of RENAULT 9 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most RENAULT 9 use?
Most RENAULT 9 run on petrol — about 92% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the RENAULT 9 peak?
The RENAULT 9 peaked at 122 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.