ARK 97C

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Plate Details

ARK 97C is a suffix-style registration. The suffix letter C at the end of the plate identifies it as a 1965 registration. Suffix plates were the standard UK format from 1963 to 1983. Under DVLA rules, ARK 97C can be assigned to any vehicle first registered in 1965 or earlier. Suffix plates with strong initials or short numbers are among the most collectable formats available.

Registration History

ARK 97C was first made available in 1965. The original issuing office for this combination is Croydon C.B.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 type of number plate is ARK 97C? +
  ARK 97C is a Suffix style number plate (letters + number + letter). Personalised number plates have no official meaning — they are combinations of letters and numbers issued by the DVLA.
• Is ARK 97C available to buy, and what does it cost? +
  ARK 97C 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 ARK 97C from NewReg? +
  Your purchase of ARK 97C 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 ARK 97C first issued? +
  ARK 97C was first made available in 1965.
• Can I put ARK 97C on my car? +
  Under DVLA rules, a number plate cannot make a vehicle appear newer than it is. ARK 97C can be assigned to a vehicle first registered in 1965 or earlier — it cannot be placed on a vehicle registered after that date.
• Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on ARK 97C? +
  Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find ARK 97C 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/