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RENAULT 50 SERIES Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 1 RENAULT 50 SERIES remains registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 10 in 2014 Q3 — only 10% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 9 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 RENAULT 50 SERIES 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.
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About the 50 SERIES
The Dodge 50 Series, later known as the Renault 50 Series, were light commercial vehicles produced in the UK by Chrysler Europe and later Renault Véhicules Industriels between 1979 and 1993 as a replacement for the earlier Dodge Walk-Thru stepvan and smaller Dodge Spacevan cab-over van. To save costs at a time when Chrysler Europe was in financial peril the series utilised some panels - notably the doors and upper wings - from the American Dodge B series vans, modified to cater for European regulations and needs. The chassis, however, was British-designed and did not share any parts with American...
RENAULT 50 SERIES — questions & answers
How many RENAULT 50 SERIES are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 1 RENAULT 50 SERIES 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 RENAULT 50 SERIES rare?
The RENAULT 50 SERIES is genuinely rare, with only 1 left, making it rarer than 93% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the RENAULT 50 SERIES increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of RENAULT 50 SERIES on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most RENAULT 50 SERIES use?
Most RENAULT 50 SERIES run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the RENAULT 50 SERIES peak?
The RENAULT 50 SERIES peaked at 10 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.