1 NLY private number plate
Sold-price history for 1 NLY, verified auction and sale records collected by Plate Circle.
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Sales history
- 16 Jan 2024DVLA Auction£8,010Hammer priceEstimated total paid by the buyer, including fees: £10,285
Plate history
This plate's journey, as recorded by DVLA, DVSA, and the Plate Circle community.
- On a silver Bentley Continentalto now
Based on daily checks of DVSA MOT records since 13 Jul 2026. "Likely on retention" means no vehicle showed this plate; it could also be on a new, SORN or exempt vehicle. Not an official DVLA record.
About private number plate 1 NLY
The number 1 is the most significant digit in the hierarchy of personalised registrations, and with 1 NLY, it takes pride of place. This unique format, featuring the number one followed by three letters, has always held a special appeal for buyers seeking a definitive and memorable registration. The short, four-character layout offers a clean and compact aesthetic, which is highly valued by collectors and individuals looking for a distinctive mark.
As a dateless registration, 1 NLY carries the timeless look associated with earlier periods of vehicle marking, before the introduction of style identifiers. Such registrations do not show a year identifier, offering a more classic appearance. The NLY initials provide a clear personal angle for owners whose names or businesses start with these letters. This type of registration is sought after by those looking to represent their initials directly rather than through substitutions, appealing to a specific segment of the personalised plate market.
The plate was released to the open market via DVLA auction in 2024. It sold for £8,010 (hammer price). With auction fees, the estimated total paid by the buyer was £10,285.
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- Is 1 NLY for sale?
- Not currently. 1 NLY previously sold for £10,285 (see Sales history above). Follow to be notified if a listing is added.
- What type of plate is 1 NLY?
- 1 NLY is a dateless private number plate with a format of one number followed by three letters.
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- Yes. Use Follow This Plate above to be notified when new sightings, listings, sales history or community updates are added.
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