TVR · TVR 400 · Cars
TVR 400 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 57 TVR 400s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 60 in 2017 Q3 — only 95% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 3 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. Tellingly, 61% 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 TVR 400 is rarer than 65% 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 57 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 65% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Trend
About the 400
The TVR Griffith, later models being referred to as the Griffith 500, is a sports car designed and built by TVR, starting production in 1990, and ending production in 2002. As part of a 2017 attempt at reviving the TVR brand, a new generation Griffith was presented but never entered production.
TVR 400 — questions & answers
How many TVR 400 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 57 TVR 400 were still registered in the UK — 22 licensed and on the road, plus 35 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the TVR 400 rare?
The TVR 400 is genuinely rare, with only 57 left, making it rarer than 65% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the TVR 400 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of TVR 400 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most TVR 400 use?
Most TVR 400 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the TVR 400 peak?
The TVR 400 peaked at 60 registered in 2017 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.