3 HTL private number plate
Sold-price history for 3 HTL, verified auction and sale records collected by Plate Circle.
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Sales history
- 24 Nov 2016DVLA Auction£1,900Hammer priceEstimated total paid by the buyer, including fees: £2,462
Plate history
This plate's journey, as recorded by DVLA, DVSA, and the Plate Circle community.
- Likely on retentionto now · no vehicle on the MOT records
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 HTL
The registration 3 HTL presents a compelling four-character format, combining a low single digit with three letters. This configuration is consistently favoured within the private number plate market, with shorter formats generally holding stronger appeal. The number 3, being a very low single digit, contributes to a clean and concise presentation.
As a dateless registration, 3 HTL does not feature a year identifier, lending it the timeless look associated with earlier issue eras. Such plates are highly sought after for their pure, uncluttered appearance, distinct from current style registrations. The "HTL" initials offer a strong basis for personal identification, appealing to individuals or families with those initials, or potentially for businesses using them as an abbreviation.
Registered via DVLA auction in 2016, this plate represents a desirable combination of a low number and recognisable initials. It sold for £1,900 (hammer price). With auction fees, the estimated total paid by the buyer was £2,462. The format of one number followed by three letters is a classic style, and this particular example benefits from its shortness and the directness of its reading.
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- Is 3 HTL for sale?
- Not currently. 3 HTL previously sold for £2,462 (see Sales history above). Follow to be notified if a listing is added.
- What type of plate is 3 HTL?
- 3 HTL is a dateless private number plate with a format of one number followed by three letters.
- Can I follow 3 HTL for updates?
- Yes. Use Follow This Plate above to be notified when new sightings, listings, sales history or community updates are added.
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