SUBARU · SUBARU 284 · Cars
SUBARU 284 Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 4 SUBARU 284s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 6 in 2014 Q4 — only 67% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 2 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 SUBARU 284 is rarer than 85% 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 4 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 85% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the 284
The Subaru BRAT is a four-wheel drive coupé utility by Subaru from 1978 to 1994, based on the Leone. Depending on the market it was known as the Brumby, MV Pickup or Shifter.
SUBARU 284 — questions & answers
How many SUBARU 284 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 4 SUBARU 284 were still registered in the UK — 1 licensed and on the road, plus 3 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the SUBARU 284 rare?
The SUBARU 284 is genuinely rare, with only 4 left, making it rarer than 85% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the SUBARU 284 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of SUBARU 284 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most SUBARU 284 use?
Most SUBARU 284 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the SUBARU 284 peak?
The SUBARU 284 peaked at 6 registered in 2014 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.