4 SWR private number plate

4 SWR is a four-character dateless registration presented in a number-letter format. It features a single digit followed by three letters, offering a clean and compact reading. Dateless registrations, such as this one, do not show a year identifier and have the timeless look associated with early UK vehicle registration eras. Among dateless registrations, those with fewer characters are generally more sought after, and 4 SWR’s short format contributes to its appeal.

The registration carries the specific number 4, which is from the lower end of the number spectrum for dateless plates and can visually substitute for the letter 'A'. The initials SWR are considered to have decent, or estimated above average, popularity in the UK market, suggesting a broad potential audience. This combination of a low number and widely recognised initials makes 4 SWR a notable option for personal initial buyers seeking a distinctive registration. A number this low on a dateless plate, especially one with a straightforward initials block like SWR, holds significant collector appeal.

4 SWR was released to the open market via DVLA auction in 2021. It sold for £5,470 (hammer price).

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