ARB 83B

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Plate Details

ARB 83B is a suffix-style registration. The suffix letter B at the end of the plate identifies it as a 1964 registration. Suffix plates were the standard UK format from 1963 to 1983. Under DVLA rules, ARB 83B can be assigned to any vehicle first registered in 1964 or earlier. Suffix plates with strong initials or short numbers are among the most collectable formats available.

Registration History

ARB 83B was first made available in 1964. The original issuing office for this combination is Derbyshire C.C.. Local council and county borough offices issued plates within their geographic area — the issuing office identifies the regional origin of the registration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What could ARB 83B represent? +
  Many people would see ARB 83B as representing the name or word Bob. As with all personalised number plates, the registration has no official meaning — it is a combination of letters and numbers issued by the DVLA that buyers choose for its personal significance.
• Is ARB 83B available to buy, and what does it cost? +
  ARB 83B is not currently listed for sale on NewReg. We can investigate availability on your behalf — use the Register Interest button and our team will research the plate and contact you with pricing. NewReg has been sourcing personalised number plates since 1991.
• What is included when I buy ARB 83B from NewReg? +
  Your purchase of ARB 83B 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 ARB 83B first issued? +
  ARB 83B was first made available in 1964.
• Can I put ARB 83B on my car? +
  Under DVLA rules, a number plate cannot make a vehicle appear newer than it is. ARB 83B can be assigned to a vehicle first registered in 1964 or earlier — it cannot be placed on a vehicle registered after that date.
• Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on ARB 83B? +
  Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find ARB 83B 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/
• What does ARB 83B mean as a personalised plate? +
  As a personalised number plate, ARB 83B is most often chosen because it reads as the name or word Bob. The DVLA issues registrations based on a formula of letters and numbers — the personal meaning comes from how buyers interpret the combination. ARB 83B is a popular choice for anyone named Bob or with a personal or professional connection to that word.