A78 SMS for Sale

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Registration History

A78 SMS was first made available in September 2022. The original issuing office for this combination is Stirling C.C.. A78 SMS has DVLA auction history, having been offered at a DVLA auction in September 2022 — a mark of its rarity and desirability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What type of number plate is A78 SMS? +
  A78 SMS is a Prefix style number plate (letter + number + letters). 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 A78 SMS? +
  NewReg.co.uk currently lists A78 SMS at £575, with a total all-in cost from £770 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 £67 per month (0% APR, subject to status).
• Why are some A78 SMS 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 A78 SMS. The genuine market value of A78 SMS reflects its specific characteristics — plate format, letter combination, rarity and any name or word that buyers may associate with it. NewReg lists A78 SMS at £575 — the true market price — with a price match guarantee: if you find A78 SMS legitimately offered cheaper by another UK dealer, we will beat that price.
• What is included when I buy A78 SMS from NewReg? +
  Your purchase of A78 SMS 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.
• When was A78 SMS first issued? +
  A78 SMS was first made available at a DVLA auction in September 2022, when the registration was released to the public for the first time. Separately, the plate format identifies A78 SMS as a 1983 registration — this determines which vehicles it can be assigned to. Under DVLA rules, A78 SMS can be placed on any vehicle first registered in 1983 or earlier.
• Can I put A78 SMS on my car? +
  Under DVLA rules, a number plate cannot make a vehicle appear newer than it is. A78 SMS can be assigned to a vehicle first registered in 1983 or earlier — it cannot be placed on a vehicle registered after that date.
• Can I buy A78 SMS on finance? +
  Yes — A78 SMS is eligible for 0% APR finance through NewReg's finance partner. Based on the current price of £575, monthly payments start from approximately £67. Finance is available on plates priced between £250 and £25,000, subject to status and approval.
• Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on A78 SMS? +
  Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find A78 SMS 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 A78 SMS ever appeared at a DVLA auction? +
  Yes — A78 SMS has DVLA auction history, having been offered at a DVLA auction in September 2022. DVLA auction appearances are a mark of a registration's rarity and desirability.