GuidesFind a Private Number Plate GuideSmart Search GuideNumber plate search guideHelpful tipsIf you need guidance you can access the Number Plates Guides for relevant help by clicking this icon To find out which private numberplates are suitable for your age of vehicle, use our handy transfer age checking toolAbout the Smart SearchOur unique system generates all the private number plate searches possible, based on your input, and then checks our database of over 50 million plates for suitable matches.The Smart Search system does all the work so you don’t have to! If you don’t find anything you really like, simply complete a short enquiry form and one of our expert personnel will do the searching for you.How to use the Smart SearchTo start simply type in what you are looking for, whether it’s a name, a keyword, a special number sequence, initials, anything. Our Smart Search will do the work for you, generating results tailored to your preferences.If you would like to search a little deeper for something more specific, simply click on the Advanced Options tab which will allow you to filter the search results by plate style, plate status, budget etc. This is a great option if you have something specific in mind you would like to purchase.Helpful tipIf you’re searching for a specific word let the Smart Search system work out the number/letter swaps for you; PETER, for example, will get you better results than P3T3R.
GuidesFind a Private Number Plate GuideSearch results explainedPlate status descriptions explainedAs you browse through your search results, you will notice that the private numberplates are listed with different descriptions such as AVAILABLE NOW’ or ‘CHECK IT NOW’. This guide will help you understand the differences between the different types of private number plate.NEW – AVAILABLE NOW: You will be the first person to own the exclusive rights to use these private number plates. You can purchase these over the phone or online, immediately, with a choice of transfer options.PRE-OWNED – AVAILABLE NOW: These private number plates are already in private ownership but are available to buy straight away over the phone or online. Some are held on certificates and some are being used on vehicles, so transfer options will vary.PRE-OWNED – CHECK IT NOW: These private numberplates are already privately owned and we are acting for the seller as their agent. If you enquire into one of these we will contact the seller to confirm availability and other details before proceeding.NEW RELEASE – HOW TO BUY: These private number plates are new-series government releases which occur twice each year. They have never existed before and will be released as part of the next registration mark sequence.Click the View button to:See your chosen private number plate on a selection of example vehiclesLearn about and choose additional purchase optionsSee the full price for the private numberplate, including VAT and the Government Transfer Fee**As with all other private number plate transfer agents, prices are initially shown excluding VAT and Government Transfer fees by default.
GuidesFind a Private Number Plate GuideA brief history of number platesThe UK number plate system was introduced in late 1903 with the registration 'A1', debatably, being the first. Registration marks were issued in sequence and related to the geographic area they were issued. The registration system has undergone many changes since then. We have put together a brief guide to the different private numberplate styles for you below.Dateless Style number plates (Mainland UK) (issued between 1903 and 1963)123 ABC ABC 123 Show Me HowA 1 The Ultimate Registration Mark25 JR Janet And Ronald’s 25th Anniversary999 ROB Rob The Fire-fighterTOY 5 Ideal For Toyota or Toy Store OwnersAJL 33 April Jeanette Lee4 CMP For Christopher Michael ParkinsonALF 45 AlfredXMA 55 It’s Christmas!Can be transferred to any age vehicleVery rare due to their ageGenerally the most expensive styleNo I, Q or Z in the registrationI wanted a Dateless plate to cover the age of my vehicle and that would hopefully act as an investment. Plates4Less suggested BB 1967, BJB 808 and XOX 222.Brett James Brown, DOB 1967, AccountantOur Dateless Number Plates area is the most comprehensive in the industry, including lots of useful tools, check out these areas (these links open in new window):Number 1’sBrowse by plate structureExact SearchCheapest Dateless platesSuffix Style number plates (issued between 1963 and 1983)ABC 1A Show Me HowANG 314D Angela DaviesKEN 1X Kenneth, Number 1, KissJON 3S JonesEDW 412D EdwardGHO 5T Ideal For Rolls Royce Owners and Supernatural Believers!RAC 3R RacerJAC 1P Jack or Jacqueline, Number 1, PetersCAB 846E Cabbage, For Vegetarians!TVR 802T TVRTVR 4X TVRBMW 763V BMWCOS 74A CostaJAG 805S Jag BossAge identifier is the last letter (suffix)No I, Q or Z in the registrationPlates4Less offered me SAL 19Y which was a great option for us. suggested BB 1967, BJB 808 and XOX 222.Tom, searching for a present for SallyHere are interesting areas for you to look at (these links open in new window):View and browse Suffix YearsSuffix 1's platesPrefix Style number plates (issued between 1983 and 2001)A1 ABC Show Me HowL4 URA LAURAE12 ROR Computer DevelopersG3 MMA GemmaM155 GEG Miss Grace Elizabeth GallagherK155 AJS Kiss, Amy Jane SmithJ46 UAR JaguarX999 ROB Kiss, For Rob who works in emergency servicesN16 GKM Nov 16th (Date of Birth), George K MooreX40 JHD Kiss, 40th Birthday, Janet Hannah DaviesK8 KLX Katherine (Kate) Lambert, X for a kissAge identifier is the first letter (prefix)No I, Q or Z in the registrationI wanted a fun plate for my new car. Plates4Less found K155ESS for me which I love!Amy, looking for a plate for her new carTake a look at the useful features within our Prefix Style Area (opens in new window)Current Style number plates (issued since 2001)AA51 ABC Show Me HowOO07 RAY For Raymond, A James Bond fanAN63 LAJ Angela JonesYU11 MMY Tasty Plate!LO12 RYS Haulage FirmAN11 MAL Sports Car Fans/ VetsSH12 LEY Best Plate for ShirleySA12 AHJ Sarah JayneBO55 RPJ Boss, Rhys Paul JamesJE55 GAZ Jessica and GaryMR52 DVS Mrs DaviesXK03 JRC XK Jaguar, John Robert ClarkJD04 CPD Mr John Dawson and Mrs Claire P DawsonFA57 BMW Fast BMW carBE57 JAG Best Jaguar carAge identifier is the two digit number in the middleNo I or Q and Z only in the last three lettersI was looking for a plate that spelled my name exactly. Plates4Less suggested the ultimate ‘Shirley’ plate, SH12LEY.Shirley, looking for the perfect plate for her nameFind your perfect plate by searching in our Current Style Area (opens in new window)Northern Irish Number platesABZ 1234 Show Me HowSHZ 40 Sharon’s 40th Birthday PresentBAZ 101 BarryBIG 8055 Big BossGIL 2068 GillianGAZ 6468 GarethLNZ 12 LyndseyOIL 999 Petrol-headMIG 6857 Cover Plate, Ideal for hiding vehicle age!Can be transferred to any age vehicleAlways have an I or Z in the registrationA cheaper alternative to a dateless number plateFind your perfect plate by searching in our Irish Style Area (opens in new window)
Dateless Style number plates (Mainland UK) (issued between 1903 and 1963)123 ABC ABC 123 Show Me HowA 1 The Ultimate Registration Mark25 JR Janet And Ronald’s 25th Anniversary999 ROB Rob The Fire-fighterTOY 5 Ideal For Toyota or Toy Store OwnersAJL 33 April Jeanette Lee4 CMP For Christopher Michael ParkinsonALF 45 AlfredXMA 55 It’s Christmas!Can be transferred to any age vehicleVery rare due to their ageGenerally the most expensive styleNo I, Q or Z in the registrationI wanted a Dateless plate to cover the age of my vehicle and that would hopefully act as an investment. Plates4Less suggested BB 1967, BJB 808 and XOX 222.Brett James Brown, DOB 1967, AccountantOur Dateless Number Plates area is the most comprehensive in the industry, including lots of useful tools, check out these areas (these links open in new window):Number 1’sBrowse by plate structureExact SearchCheapest Dateless plates
Suffix Style number plates (issued between 1963 and 1983)ABC 1A Show Me HowANG 314D Angela DaviesKEN 1X Kenneth, Number 1, KissJON 3S JonesEDW 412D EdwardGHO 5T Ideal For Rolls Royce Owners and Supernatural Believers!RAC 3R RacerJAC 1P Jack or Jacqueline, Number 1, PetersCAB 846E Cabbage, For Vegetarians!TVR 802T TVRTVR 4X TVRBMW 763V BMWCOS 74A CostaJAG 805S Jag BossAge identifier is the last letter (suffix)No I, Q or Z in the registrationPlates4Less offered me SAL 19Y which was a great option for us. suggested BB 1967, BJB 808 and XOX 222.Tom, searching for a present for SallyHere are interesting areas for you to look at (these links open in new window):View and browse Suffix YearsSuffix 1's plates
Prefix Style number plates (issued between 1983 and 2001)A1 ABC Show Me HowL4 URA LAURAE12 ROR Computer DevelopersG3 MMA GemmaM155 GEG Miss Grace Elizabeth GallagherK155 AJS Kiss, Amy Jane SmithJ46 UAR JaguarX999 ROB Kiss, For Rob who works in emergency servicesN16 GKM Nov 16th (Date of Birth), George K MooreX40 JHD Kiss, 40th Birthday, Janet Hannah DaviesK8 KLX Katherine (Kate) Lambert, X for a kissAge identifier is the first letter (prefix)No I, Q or Z in the registrationI wanted a fun plate for my new car. Plates4Less found K155ESS for me which I love!Amy, looking for a plate for her new carTake a look at the useful features within our Prefix Style Area (opens in new window)
Current Style number plates (issued since 2001)AA51 ABC Show Me HowOO07 RAY For Raymond, A James Bond fanAN63 LAJ Angela JonesYU11 MMY Tasty Plate!LO12 RYS Haulage FirmAN11 MAL Sports Car Fans/ VetsSH12 LEY Best Plate for ShirleySA12 AHJ Sarah JayneBO55 RPJ Boss, Rhys Paul JamesJE55 GAZ Jessica and GaryMR52 DVS Mrs DaviesXK03 JRC XK Jaguar, John Robert ClarkJD04 CPD Mr John Dawson and Mrs Claire P DawsonFA57 BMW Fast BMW carBE57 JAG Best Jaguar carAge identifier is the two digit number in the middleNo I or Q and Z only in the last three lettersI was looking for a plate that spelled my name exactly. Plates4Less suggested the ultimate ‘Shirley’ plate, SH12LEY.Shirley, looking for the perfect plate for her nameFind your perfect plate by searching in our Current Style Area (opens in new window)
Northern Irish Number platesABZ 1234 Show Me HowSHZ 40 Sharon’s 40th Birthday PresentBAZ 101 BarryBIG 8055 Big BossGIL 2068 GillianGAZ 6468 GarethLNZ 12 LyndseyOIL 999 Petrol-headMIG 6857 Cover Plate, Ideal for hiding vehicle age!Can be transferred to any age vehicleAlways have an I or Z in the registrationA cheaper alternative to a dateless number plateFind your perfect plate by searching in our Irish Style Area (opens in new window)
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