3 NE private number plate
A dateless private plate in the one number followed by two letters format with spotted history recorded on Plate Circle.
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Sales history
- 15 Sept 1994DVLA Auction£2,400Hammer priceEstimated total paid by the buyer, including fees: £3,102
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About private number plate 3 NE
3 NE is a concise three-character dateless registration. Its short format, featuring a single number followed by two letters, offers a clean and easily memorable display. The numerical element, '3', places it firmly within the desirable low-number hierarchy, generally considered more sought after than plates with higher numbers.
The letters 'NE' represent a mid-market initials combination, suggesting a broad potential buyer pool. This registration is well-suited for individuals seeking to personalise their vehicle with their initials, aligning with the leading motivations for purchasing a private plate. As a dateless registration, it does not show a year identifier, contributing to its timeless appeal.
The format of one number followed by two letters, such as 3 NE, has the look associated with early registration eras. Such short, dateless registrations are a well-established category of desirable private plates. This specific registration was released to the open market via DVLA auction in 1994. It sold for £2,400 (hammer price). With auction fees, the estimated total paid by the buyer was £3,102.
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- Is 3 NE for sale?
- Not currently. 3 NE previously sold for £3,102 (see Sales history above). Follow to be notified if a listing is added.
- What type of plate is 3 NE?
- 3 NE is a dateless private number plate with a format of one number followed by two 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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