3 HOW private number plate
Sold-price history for 3 HOW, verified auction and sale records collected by Plate Circle.
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Sales history
- 21 Oct 2025DVLA Auction£16,120Hammer priceEstimated total paid by the buyer, including fees: £19,924
Plate history
This plate's journey, as recorded by DVLA, DVSA, and the Plate Circle community.
- On a blue Ford Transit Custom 320 Ms-Rt Evto 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 3 HOW
The registration 3 HOW presents as a short, four-character dateless plate, formatted as one number followed by three letters. Its N-LLL layout contributes to a clean and desirable aesthetic, with the number 3 at the beginning positioning it as a low number. Initials of HOW are described as decent, with a broad appeal that could interest a significant portion of the UK buyer pool.
The combination of a short format and distinct initials places this registration in a strong desirability tier. Historically, dateless registrations, particularly those from the earliest eras, are highly valued, and shorter formats are generally more sought after. While this particular registration did not originate as a period issue, its release to the open market via DVLA auction in 2025 provides a clear provenance. It sold for £16,120 (hammer price). With auction fees, the estimated total paid by the buyer was £19,924.
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- Is 3 HOW for sale?
- Not currently. 3 HOW previously sold for £19,924 (see Sales history above). Follow to be notified if a listing is added.
- What type of plate is 3 HOW?
- 3 HOW is a dateless private number plate with a format of one number followed by three letters.
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