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DATSUN SP 311 Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 1 DATSUN SP 311 remains registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 2 in 2020 Q3 — only 50% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 0 a year (28.0% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2027 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer. In all, the DATSUN SP 311 is rarer than 93% 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 1 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 93% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 0 a year (28.0% of survivors). At that pace roughly 0 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2027.
About the SP 311
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DATSUN SP 311 — questions & answers
How many DATSUN SP 311 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 1 DATSUN SP 311 were still registered in the UK — 0 licensed and on the road, plus 1 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the DATSUN SP 311 rare?
The DATSUN SP 311 is genuinely rare, with only 1 left, making it rarer than 93% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the DATSUN SP 311 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of DATSUN SP 311 on UK roads held steady. At the current rate of decline, roughly 0 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most DATSUN SP 311 use?
Most DATSUN SP 311 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the DATSUN SP 311 peak?
The DATSUN SP 311 peaked at 2 registered in 2020 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.