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TVR 400 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 56 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 93% 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. Tellingly, 73% 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 2,429 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 56 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 65% of the 2,429 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 Q1, 56 TVR 400 were still registered in the UK — 15 licensed and on the road, plus 41 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 56 left, making it rarer than 65% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the TVR 400 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of TVR 400 on UK roads fell by 1 (1.8%).
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.