Private number plates can sell for six-figure sums
Do you own a private number plate? Would you want a plate on your car that spells something special?
Some people will go to surprising lengths to put ‘cherished numbers’ on their cars. Earlier this year one West Ham fan paid £57,000 for the licence plate WE57 HAM.
What’s the appeal of having a personal car registration plate?
Personal number plates tend to be found on more expensive cars. For example, 41.9% of 4×4 owners and 38.3% of sports car owners have private number plates.
However the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) has banned some number plates for being too naughty – like L4 TEX and STR 11P.
Do you own one – or do you think they’re a waste of money? If you were going to buy one, what would it spell out?
More information on buying a cherished plate: Buy number plates
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10 Comments
August 29, 2008 at 7:08 pm
yes, i definitely like it.
September 5, 2008 at 6:39 pm
i have a private plate saying “bad” lol love it
also selling L15ACT spelling lisa ct for 500bucks
October 27, 2008 at 2:15 pm
Hi Liam
Still got the reg L15A CT
x
May 26, 2009 at 10:05 pm
wt u think ov this num plate
T66 6 UNS
June 17, 2009 at 11:13 pm
I think they are fantastic, as to a waste of money I reckon private number plates are a canny investment.
August 5, 2009 at 6:34 pm
hi is anyone interested in buying a private number plate. R4VS M (R4 VSM) contact me on 02088210189 thanks if you are not interested you might have friends who would like to buy it
August 5, 2009 at 6:39 pm
please contact me on 07875342741
September 7, 2009 at 11:32 pm
mine is L8 SMB
(Late Sir Matt Busby)
any man utd supporters wna buy?
November 20, 2009 at 11:53 pm
I got a plate…P911 UTG.
Anyone with a Porshce 911 who supports Man UTD….the G looks like “D” with the black screw in.
December 6, 2009 at 10:48 pm
I think number plates are a great way to personalise and make your car stand out from others on the road, and make a great long term investment too.
I have one to resemble my first name which is cool and was quite cheap