KAR 1S private number plate

KAR 1S is a five-character suffix style registration with a simple layout of three letters, one number, and one concluding letter. This format is often appreciated for its clean appearance and brevity.

The registration has the letters KAR, which are mid-market in terms of initials popularity, making it appealing to individuals or businesses whose names start with these letters. The concluding S adds further personalisation, forming the initials KAR S.

The number 1 stands out as the pinnacle digit in private registrations. When combined with a clear set of initials like KAR, the number 1 makes KAR 1S a definitive choice for those initials. Lower numbers and fewer digits generally hold stronger appeal, and the single digit 1 here creates a short, memorable combination.

Suffix style registrations, such as KAR 1S, were widely issued from 1963 to 1983. This particular registration was released to the open market via DVLA auction in 1993, which is when it first entered circulation. It sold for £7,497 (hammer price).

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