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SUBARU 1.6 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 11 SUBARU 1.6s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 15 in 2014 Q3 — only 73% 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. In all, the SUBARU 1.6 is rarer than 78% 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 11 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 78% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the 1.6
The Subaru WRX is an all-wheel drive sport compact car manufactured by the Japanese automaker Subaru, originally based on the Impreza created for the World Rally Championship in 1992. Subaru claimed the name WRX stands for "World Rally eXperimental". Starting with the 2015 models, the WRX lineup has been split from the Impreza, with a different body style that is not offered as an optional hatchback/wagon, being introduced as the separate Levorg model.. The car is known for its striking blue shade, with gold alloy wheels, because of a sponsorship with a Singaporean cigarette manufacturer.
SUBARU 1.6 — questions & answers
How many SUBARU 1.6 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 11 SUBARU 1.6 were still registered in the UK — 1 licensed and on the road, plus 10 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the SUBARU 1.6 rare?
The SUBARU 1.6 is genuinely rare, with only 11 left, making it rarer than 78% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the SUBARU 1.6 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of SUBARU 1.6 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most SUBARU 1.6 use?
Most SUBARU 1.6 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the SUBARU 1.6 peak?
The SUBARU 1.6 peaked at 15 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.