181 O private number plate
Sold-price history for 181 O, verified auction and sale records collected by Plate Circle.
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Sales history
- 26 Mar 2024DVLA Auction£20,010Hammer priceEstimated total paid by the buyer, including fees: £25,693
Plate history
This plate's journey, as recorded by DVLA, DVSA, and the Plate Circle community.
- On a silver Lexus Lm 350h Cvtto 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 181 O
The registration 181 O offers a clean and concise four-character length, a popular choice for private number plates. Its dateless format ensures it does not display a year identifier, providing a timeless aesthetic. The structure of three numbers followed by a single letter is a classic dateless layout associated with early registration periods.
As a dateless registration, 181 O has the clean look associated with dateless registrations. The format utilises the 'O' historic area code, originally a Birmingham identifier. This format is also recognisable as a mirror number or palindrome due to the symmetrical arrangement of 181 around the central O.
The 'O' historic area code signifies its Birmingham origins, adding a layer of provenance to this dateless registration. Plates from this era often hold appeal for collectors and those seeking a strong link to the early days of UK vehicle registration. This specific registration was released to the open market via DVLA auction in 2024. It sold for £20,010 (hammer price). With auction fees, the estimated total paid by the buyer was £25,693.
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- Is 181 O for sale?
- Not currently. 181 O previously sold for £25,693 (see Sales history above). Follow to be notified if a listing is added.
- What type of plate is 181 O?
- 181 O is a dateless private number plate with a format of three numbers followed by one letter.
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