PROTON · PROTON SE · Cars
PROTON SE Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 94 PROTON SEs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 256 in 2014 Q3 — only 37% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 162 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 3 a year (2.8% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2049 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer. Tellingly, 85% 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 PROTON SE is rarer than 60% 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 94 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 60% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 3 a year (2.8% of survivors). At that pace roughly 82 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2049.
About the SE
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 SE — questions & answers
How many PROTON SE are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 94 PROTON SE were still registered in the UK — 14 licensed and on the road, plus 80 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the PROTON SE rare?
The PROTON SE is genuinely rare, with only 94 left, making it rarer than 60% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the PROTON SE increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of PROTON SE on UK roads fell by 2 (2.1%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 82 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most PROTON SE use?
Most PROTON SE run on petrol — about 99% of those still registered, with the rest split across gas (lpg).
When did the PROTON SE peak?
The PROTON SE peaked at 256 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.