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TATA SAFARI Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 99 TATA SAFARIs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 271 in 2014 Q3 — only 37% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 172 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 6 a year (6.4% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2036 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer. Tellingly, 96% 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 TATA SAFARI 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 99 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 59% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 6 a year (6.4% of survivors). At that pace roughly 71 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2036.
About the SAFARI
The Tata Safari is a mid-size SUV produced by the Indian automobile manufacturer Tata Motors since 1998. Safari has been designed as a seven-seater SUV with a foldable third row, roomy interior; on the market it has positioned itself as an alternative from the competitive price to other brands off-road vehicles. The second generation was introduced in 2021. Unlike the first generation, the second-generation Safari is a front-wheel-drive, monocoque crossover SUV, sharing its underpinnings with the Tata Harrier.
TATA SAFARI — questions & answers
How many TATA SAFARI are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 99 TATA SAFARI were still registered in the UK — 4 licensed and on the road, plus 95 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the TATA SAFARI rare?
The TATA SAFARI is genuinely rare, with only 99 left, making it rarer than 59% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the TATA SAFARI increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of TATA SAFARI on UK roads fell by 2 (2.0%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 71 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most TATA SAFARI use?
Most TATA SAFARI run on diesel — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the TATA SAFARI peak?
The TATA SAFARI peaked at 271 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.