18 OBS for Sale

What's included with your purchase

Plate Details

Registration History

18 OBS was first made available in June 2023. The original issuing office for this combination is Orkney C.C.. 18 OBS has DVLA auction history, having been offered at a DVLA auction in June 2023 — a mark of its rarity and desirability.

Why buy from NewReg?

Frequently Asked Questions

• What type of number plate is 18 OBS? +
  18 OBS is a Dateless personalised number plate — no year identifier, can go on any age vehicle. Personalised number plates have no official meaning — they are combinations of letters and numbers issued by the DVLA.
• Where is the cheapest place to buy 18 OBS? +
  NewReg.co.uk currently lists 18 OBS at £17,195, with a total all-in cost from £17,275 including the £80 DVLA transfer fee. NewReg operates a price match guarantee — if you find the same plate advertised cheaper by another dealer, we will beat that price. Full DVLA transfer handling is included at no extra charge beyond the £80 DVLA fee. Finance is also available from approximately £1,442 per month (0% APR, subject to status).
• Why are some 18 OBS listings priced much lower than the market rate? +
  Some dealers advertise plates with a headline figure such as “from £200”, which can refer to their minimum site-wide price rather than an actual price for 18 OBS. The genuine market value of 18 OBS reflects its specific characteristics — plate format, letter combination, rarity and any name or word that buyers may associate with it. NewReg lists 18 OBS at £17,195 — the true market price — with a price match guarantee: if you find 18 OBS legitimately offered cheaper by another UK dealer, we will beat that price.
• What is included when I buy 18 OBS from NewReg? +
  Your purchase of 18 OBS from NewReg includes: full DVLA transfer service — we handle all paperwork on your behalf at no extra charge beyond the standard DVLA transfer fee, a certificate of entitlement, and road-legal acrylic number plates. The £80 DVLA transfer fee is shown separately at checkout and paid direct to the DVLA. NewReg has been a DVLA-recognised reseller and CNDA member since 1991.
• Can I put 18 OBS on any vehicle? +
  18 OBS is a dateless registration — it carries no year identifier. Under DVLA rules, dateless plates can be transferred to a vehicle of any age, making them one of the most flexible personalised number plates available.
• Can I buy 18 OBS on finance? +
  Yes — 18 OBS is eligible for 0% APR finance through NewReg's finance partner. Based on the current price of £17,195, monthly payments start from approximately £1,442. Finance is available on plates priced between £250 and £25,000, subject to status and approval.
• Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on 18 OBS? +
  Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find 18 OBS advertised cheaper by any other UK dealer. If you do find a lower price for the same plate, we will beat it — our guarantee covers the full cost including the plate rights, VAT, and the DVLA transfer fee. See our price match guarantee at newreg.co.uk/services/guarantee/
• Has 18 OBS ever appeared at a DVLA auction? +
  Yes — 18 OBS has DVLA auction history, having been offered at a DVLA auction in June 2023. DVLA auction appearances are a mark of a registration's rarity and desirability.