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DATSUN 180 Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 37 DATSUN 180s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 44 in 2021 Q1 — only 84% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 7 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 1 a year (4.0% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2042 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer. In all, the DATSUN 180 is rarer than 68% 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 37 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 68% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 1 a year (4.0% of survivors). At that pace roughly 30 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2042.
About the 180
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DATSUN 180 — questions & answers
How many DATSUN 180 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 37 DATSUN 180 were still registered in the UK — 18 licensed and on the road, plus 19 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the DATSUN 180 rare?
The DATSUN 180 is genuinely rare, with only 37 left, making it rarer than 68% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the DATSUN 180 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of DATSUN 180 on UK roads held steady. At the current rate of decline, roughly 30 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most DATSUN 180 use?
Most DATSUN 180 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the DATSUN 180 peak?
The DATSUN 180 peaked at 44 registered in 2021 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.