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Most expensive numbers sold
- '5' - £3.5million (Dubai - 2007)
- 'M 1' - £331,500 (2006)
- 'VIP 1' - £285,000 (2006)
- '51 NGH' - £254,000 (2006)
- 'GS 1' - £258,775 (2005)
- 'K1 NGS' - £231,000 (1993)
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DVLA Plates
DVLA Plates - The new system
In 2001, a reformation of the DVLA plates system
took place. As the old prefix system was fast running
out of registration
numbers, a consultation took place in 1997 which invited the public
to give their views on a possible new structure for DVLA
plates. A further consultation on the issue of new DVLA
plates took place in 1999.
With the age identifier changing twice a year, in March and September, DVLA plates began with the year identifier of 51 in September 2001. The last digit is the year identifier, whilst the 5 refers to September (0 would signify March). When this series is complete, the system will be reversed to give many more years of happy motoring under the revised system.
New style DVLA plates cannot be transferred onto older cars, as DVLA rules do not allow cars to be made to appear newer than they are. However, you can transfer an older plate onto a new car, or use a plate from the same year as the registration year of your vehicle. A standard font and spacing is also enforced to ensure that number plates can be easily read by motorists and ANPR systems.
In fact, if you do not confirm to the regulations for the legal display
of DVLA plates, you will be handed a hefty fine and could
risk having your plates taken off you and your entitlement
rescinded. After you've splashed out your hard-earned
money on your ultimate plates, it would probably be a
good idea to make sure you keep them!
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