981 M private number plate
Sold-price history for 981 M, verified auction and sale records collected by Plate Circle.
Marketplace
981 M is not for sale on Plate Circle right now.
Plate Circle is a marketplace, not a dealer. We connect buyers and sellers who negotiate the price directly.
Create a free listing, set your asking price, and keep the full sale amount. List up to 5 plates for free.
List it for freeFollow this plate and we will let you know as soon as the owner lists it for sale. There is a 3% Buyer's Premium on top of the price you agree, and that is it.
Follow this plateSpotted history
Sales history
- 20 Jan 2026DVLA Auction£12,010Hammer priceEstimated total paid by the buyer, including fees: £14,844
Plate history
This plate's journey, as recorded by DVLA, DVSA, and the Plate Circle community.
- On a grey Mercedes-Benz S-Classto 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 981 M
The registration 981 M presents a concise four-character format, combining three numbers with a single letter. As a dateless registration, it offers a clean look that omits any year identifier.
The 'M' at the end suggests a potential link to Cheshire, part of the historic Cheshire issuing area. Such registrations often attract enthusiasts and collectors who appreciate a direct connection to their vehicles.
The early dateless formats, particularly those with fewer characters, are generally more sought after by collectors. Registrations with three numbers followed by a single letter, like 981 M, fall into this desirable category, offering a distinctive and memorable aesthetic.
This registration was released to the open market via DVLA auction in 2026. It sold for £12,010 (hammer price).
With auction fees, the estimated total paid by the buyer was £14,844.
Plate Circle brings together number plate history, value context, for sale listings, spotted records and verified sold-price history where available.
Community knowledge
Community-submitted and not verified by Plate Circle. May be inaccurate.
981 M details & categories
Frequently asked questions
- Is 981 M for sale?
- Not currently. 981 M previously sold for £14,844 (see Sales history above). Follow to be notified if a listing is added.
- What type of plate is 981 M?
- 981 M is a dateless private number plate with a format of three numbers followed by one letter.
- Can I follow 981 M for updates?
- Yes. Use Follow This Plate above to be notified when new sightings, listings, sales history or community updates are added.
Follow 981 M
Get alerts for sightings, listings and sales.
Related private number plates
Similar registrations by format, type and length, plus comparable plates with recorded sale prices.