MICROCAR · MICROCAR M-8 · Cars
MICROCAR M-8 Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 24 MICROCAR M-8s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 28 in 2014 Q4 — only 86% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 4 cars. 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 MICROCAR M-8 is rarer than 72% 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 24 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 72% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the M-8
Microcar is a term often used for the smallest size of cars, with three or four wheels and typically with an engine smaller than 700 cc (43 cu in). Specific types of microcars include bubble cars, cycle cars, invacar, quadricycles and voiturettes. Microcars are often covered by separate regulations from normal cars, having relaxed requirements for registration and licensing.
MICROCAR M-8 — questions & answers
How many MICROCAR M-8 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 24 MICROCAR M-8 were still registered in the UK — 19 licensed and on the road, plus 5 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MICROCAR M-8 rare?
The MICROCAR M-8 is genuinely rare, with only 24 left, making it rarer than 72% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the MICROCAR M-8 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MICROCAR M-8 on UK roads fell by 3 (11.1%).
What fuel do most MICROCAR M-8 use?
Most MICROCAR M-8 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the MICROCAR M-8 peak?
The MICROCAR M-8 peaked at 28 registered in 2014 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.