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SMC RAM Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 1 SMC RAM remains registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 3 in 2015 Q3 — only 33% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 2 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 0 a year (44.8% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2026 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer. In all, the SMC RAM 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.
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 0 a year (44.8% of survivors). At that pace roughly 0 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2026.
About the RAM
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SMC RAM — questions & answers
How many SMC RAM are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 1 SMC RAM 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 SMC RAM rare?
The SMC RAM is genuinely rare, with only 1 left, making it rarer than 93% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the SMC RAM increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of SMC RAM on UK roads fell by 1 (50.0%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 0 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most SMC RAM use?
Most SMC RAM run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the SMC RAM peak?
The SMC RAM peaked at 3 registered in 2015 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.