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UK’s most expensive plates spelling out names revealed
Drivers are willing to pay £201,000 for a number plate that spells out their name, according to sales records released by the DVLA.
TL;DR
- The highest price paid for a personalized number plate is £201,000 for '51 NGH' (Singh).
- Other high-value plates include 'KR15 HNA' (Krishna) for £180,000 and 'ELL 10T' (Elliot) for £80,810.
- Surnames like Singh, Dhillon, and names like Krishna, Elliot, and James are among the most expensive.
- Celebrity and royal names also command high prices, with 'ELV 1S' (Elvis) selling for £60,000 and '1 HRH' for £92,000.
- Conversely, some royal and football names are more affordable, with prices starting from a few hundred pounds.
- Baby names and current popular names are generally cheaper than older popular names.
- The DVLA's personalized registration scheme has generated over £3 billion for the Treasury since its launch in 1989.
- Prices for plates start at £250 on the DVLA website, with sought-after registrations sold at online auctions.