JAN 1S private number plate

JAN 1S is a five-character suffix registration that presents a clear initial reading alongside a standalone low number. The format is three letters followed by one number and one letter. It features the common initials JAN, which appeal to a decent range of potential buyers. The number 1 is a pinnacle number for any set of initials and is significantly more sought after than higher numbers such as 2. In this layout, the number 1 also creates a clean visual that can be seen as an I or an L, adding to the plate’s flexibility. The final S functions as another initial for the plate owner.

Registrations of similar style to JAN 1S were first issued during the suffix system that ran from 1963 to 1983. The suffix format that includes the letter S was typically issued between August 1977 and July 1978. However, this specific registration, JAN 1S, was first released to the open market via a DVLA auction in 1991. It sold for £38,583 (hammer price). The plate's short length and five-character layout contribute to its clean aesthetic.

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