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RENAULT FUEGO Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 76 RENAULT FUEGOs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 77 in 2017 Q2 — only 99% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. Tellingly, 67% 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 FUEGO is rarer than 63% 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 76 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 63% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
About the FUEGO
The Renault Fuego (Fire in Spanish) is a sport hatchback that was manufactured and marketed by Renault from 1980 to 1986, replacing the Renault 15 and 17 coupés of the 1970s. A total of 265,367 Fuegos were produced, approximately 85% of which were manufactured in Maubeuge, France, from February 1980 until October 1985. Spanish production for European markets continued into 1986. Cars built in France were imported and marketed in the United States by American Motors Corporation (AMC). The Turbo version went on sale in the US in 1982, a year before its launch in France.
RENAULT FUEGO — questions & answers
How many RENAULT FUEGO are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 76 RENAULT FUEGO were still registered in the UK — 25 licensed and on the road, plus 51 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the RENAULT FUEGO rare?
The RENAULT FUEGO is genuinely rare, with only 76 left, making it rarer than 63% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the RENAULT FUEGO increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of RENAULT FUEGO on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most RENAULT FUEGO use?
Most RENAULT FUEGO run on petrol — about 96% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the RENAULT FUEGO peak?
The RENAULT FUEGO peaked at 77 registered in 2017 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.