DATSUN · DATSUN 1400 · Cars
DATSUN 1400 Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 5 DATSUN 1400s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. 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 DATSUN 1400 is rarer than 84% 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 5 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 84% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Trend
About the 1400
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DATSUN 1400 — questions & answers
How many DATSUN 1400 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 5 DATSUN 1400 were still registered in the UK — 3 licensed and on the road, plus 2 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the DATSUN 1400 rare?
The DATSUN 1400 is genuinely rare, with only 5 left, making it rarer than 84% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the DATSUN 1400 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of DATSUN 1400 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most DATSUN 1400 use?
Most DATSUN 1400 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the DATSUN 1400 peak?
The DATSUN 1400 peaked at 5 registered in 2021 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.