8 OU private number plate
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About private number plate 8 OU
The 8 OU registration is a three-character dateless plate with a number-letter format. Dateless plates have the clean look associated with registrations that do not show a year identifier. The plate's format, N LL, is short and easily recognisable as a dateless style, which collectors often find appealing.
With the initials OU, this plate has rare initials. The number 8 is a low number within the 2-9 band, and in this number-first format, it has a distinct visual presence. The registration 8 OU was originally issued in the Bristol area, part of the dateless era of UK number plates.
This registration format, featuring a single number followed by two letters, has historically shown strong collector appeal. The DVLA has noted that the vast majority of two-letter registrations paired with a single number have already been issued or sold, underscoring their finite supply. A DVLA survey also indicated that personal connections, such as initials or names, were the leading motivation for people considering a private registration. The sale of 8 OU for a hammer price of £11,600 on 19th May 2016, with an estimated buyer total of £15,034, highlights its market significance at that time.
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- Not currently. 8 OU previously sold for £15,034 (see Sales history above). Follow to be notified if a listing is added.
- What type of plate is 8 OU?
- 8 OU is a dateless private number plate in the N LL format.
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