PROTON · PROTON 1.3 · Cars
PROTON 1.3 Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 3 PROTON 1.3s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 13 in 2014 Q3 — only 23% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 10 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 PROTON 1.3 is rarer than 87% 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 3 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 87% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Trend
About the 1.3
The Proton Saga is a series of subcompact cars and currently city cars produced by Malaysian automobile manufacturer Proton. Introduced in 1985, the Proton Saga became the first Malaysian car and a major milestone in the Malaysian automotive industry. The Saga is Proton's longest-running and best-selling nameplate, with over 2 million units sold worldwide over 39 years (1985 to 2024). The first generation Saga was developed as the result of a joint venture between HICOM and Mitsubishi Motors. It is based on the second generation Mitsubishi Lancer Fiore, and was available in 4-door saloon and 5...
PROTON 1.3 — questions & answers
How many PROTON 1.3 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 3 PROTON 1.3 were still registered in the UK — 0 licensed and on the road, plus 3 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the PROTON 1.3 rare?
The PROTON 1.3 is genuinely rare, with only 3 left, making it rarer than 87% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the PROTON 1.3 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of PROTON 1.3 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most PROTON 1.3 use?
Most PROTON 1.3 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the PROTON 1.3 peak?
The PROTON 1.3 peaked at 13 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.