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COLT SHOGUN Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 53 COLT SHOGUNs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 71 in 2014 Q3 — only 75% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 18 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 1 a year (1.2% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2084 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 COLT SHOGUN is rarer than 66% of the 2,408 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2025's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 53 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 66% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 1 a year (1.2% of survivors). At that pace roughly 50 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2084.
About the SHOGUN
Colt Car Company, also known as Mitsubishi Motors UK, was a privately owned business established in 1974 as part of Mitsubishi Motors' global expansion programme for the purpose of importing and distributing cars and light commercial vehicles in the United Kingdom. For the first decade of its existence, British market Mitsubishis were sold under the "Colt" marque until the rebranding to Mitsubishi, which then brought the marque in line with the rest of the world. Until 2008, it was a 51/49 joint venture between Colt Automotive Ltd and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. Three subsidiary companies existed...
COLT SHOGUN — questions & answers
How many COLT SHOGUN are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 53 COLT SHOGUN were still registered in the UK — 2 licensed and on the road, plus 51 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the COLT SHOGUN rare?
The COLT SHOGUN is genuinely rare, with only 53 left, making it rarer than 66% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the COLT SHOGUN increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of COLT SHOGUN on UK roads held steady. At the current rate of decline, roughly 50 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most COLT SHOGUN use?
Most COLT SHOGUN run on diesel — about 58% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol.
When did the COLT SHOGUN peak?
The COLT SHOGUN peaked at 71 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.