3 ADB private number plate

The registration 3 ADB is a short, four-character dateless plate, featuring a single digit followed by three letters. The format has the clean look associated with dateless registrations. Plates of this length, with fewer digits overall, naturally tend to create a more compact and streamlined appearance.

The single number 3 leads the registration. Numbers 2 to 9 are generally more sought after than double-digit registrations because of their brevity and clean aesthetic. A low number like 3, combined with a short letter sequence, contributes to the plate's appeal. The trailing letters ADB offer strong initials potential, which is often a key driver for personal registrations, appealing to a broad range of potential buyers.

This specific registration was released to the open market via DVLA auction in 1992. It sold for £2,585 (hammer price). The format of one number followed by three letters is typical of dateless plates, a style broadly associated with issues from around 1953 to 1963, often originating from areas such as Lancashire during that period.

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