Cherished Number Plate
A number plate that was registered with the DVLA before 1963 is usually classed as a Cherished Number Plate. The first ever registration number was issued in London in 1904. A "proper" cherished number plate is classed as a plate that does not immediately show the age of the vehicle. For example ABC 123 was issued somewhere between January 1936 and September 1960, but just by looking at it you cannot tell what year exactly. This is a proper cherished number plate.
ABC 123K was issued between August 1971 and August 1972. You can tell this by the K on the end, the following year ABC 123L would have been issued, then ABC 123M and so on. This pattern with a suffix letter to identify the age of the vehicle led to plates of this format being known as "suffix plates". So, although people do buy plates with what we call a suffix letter, if you want a real cherished number plate it should not have a letter that identifies the age.You will currently be driving a vehicle. All number plates have an intrinsic value so we have invented and developed a computer generated Instant Free Valuation Service. So, if you are curious to know the worth of your number plate, then just try our system out. It takes only a few seconds and you get the answer straight away, no waiting, and no delay. We are the only dealer to have invented this system and we are very proud of it.
However, if you are ready to purchase a plate, why not give our clever search a go? If you need more information, try our comprehensive associated article Cherished Number Plates or, of course, give us a call. You may find Number Plates useful as well.
