LEA 1H private number plate

The suffix-style UK private registration LEA 1H presents a desirable combination of personal initials and a significant number. Issued between August 1969 and July 1970, this registration has the clean look associated with dateless registrations and does not show a year identifier. The grouping of three letters followed by two characters provides a compact and easily read five-character display.

The "LEA" initials are in the mid-market popularity band, suggesting a broad potential audience of UK buyers seeking personal number plates. The number '1' is embedded within the registration, giving it a distinct prominence that is typically sought after by collectors. Specifically, the number 1 is considered the pinnacle for any initial set it accompanies, marking it out as particularly collectible compared to registrations featuring higher numbers with the same initials. The 'H' at the end of the registration is typical of the era, with the final letter denoting the vehicle's year of manufacture.

This LEA 1H registration has achieved notable recognition in the market, having been sold at a DVLA auction on 19 May 2016 for a hammer price of £27,000, with an estimated buyer total of £34,992.

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