RELIANT · RELIANT PETROL TRICYCLE · Cars
RELIANT PETROL TRICYCLE Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 7 RELIANT PETROL TRICYCLEs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 8 in 2017 Q1 — only 88% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 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 RELIANT PETROL TRICYCLE is rarer than 81% 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 7 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 81% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the PETROL TRICYCLE
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RELIANT PETROL TRICYCLE — questions & answers
How many RELIANT PETROL TRICYCLE are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 7 RELIANT PETROL TRICYCLE were still registered in the UK — 7 licensed and on the road, plus 0 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the RELIANT PETROL TRICYCLE rare?
The RELIANT PETROL TRICYCLE is genuinely rare, with only 7 left, making it rarer than 81% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the RELIANT PETROL TRICYCLE increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of RELIANT PETROL TRICYCLE on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most RELIANT PETROL TRICYCLE use?
Most RELIANT PETROL TRICYCLE run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the RELIANT PETROL TRICYCLE peak?
The RELIANT PETROL TRICYCLE peaked at 8 registered in 2017 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.