SHA 221A private number plate

SHA 221A is a seven-character UK private registration. This format, known as suffix, was first issued from 1963, with specific letter codes indicating approximate years of issue. This particular registration, however, was released to the open market via DVLA auction in 2019. It sold for £13,010 (hammer price). With auction fees, the estimated total paid by the buyer was £16,861.

The "SHA" initials offer a decent level of recognition. Such initials tend to have broader appeal, meaning they are likely to interest a larger audience of potential buyers. The number element, 221, is a three-digit number within the 100-999 band. Generally, fewer digits and lower numbers are more sought after, contributing to the overall appeal of a registration.

This registration's format of three letters followed by three numbers and a final letter is characteristic of the suffix era. This layout, while not a genuine period issue from the 1960s or 1970s, shares a visual style with registrations from that time. The presence of a suffix year letter means that, in terms of dating, this style is generally associated with issues from 1963 onwards.

The inclusion of a DVLA auction sale in its provenance provides context regarding its market entry. The plate was first released to the open market via DVLA auction in 2019.

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