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DATSUN LAUREL Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 55 DATSUN LAURELs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 57 in 2023 Q4 — only 96% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 2 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 1 a year (1.2% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2081 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer. Tellingly, 60% 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 DATSUN LAUREL is rarer than 65% 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 55 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 65% 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 52 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2081.
About the LAUREL
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DATSUN LAUREL — questions & answers
How many DATSUN LAUREL are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 55 DATSUN LAUREL were still registered in the UK — 22 licensed and on the road, plus 33 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the DATSUN LAUREL rare?
The DATSUN LAUREL is genuinely rare, with only 55 left, making it rarer than 65% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the DATSUN LAUREL increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of DATSUN LAUREL on UK roads rose by 2 (3.8%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 52 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most DATSUN LAUREL use?
Most DATSUN LAUREL run on petrol — about 98% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the DATSUN LAUREL peak?
The DATSUN LAUREL peaked at 57 registered in 2023 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.