CEL 1A for Sale

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Plate Details

Registration History

CEL 1A was first made available in May 1990. The original issuing office for this combination is Bournemouth C.B.C.. CEL 1A has DVLA auction history, having been offered at a DVLA auction in May 1990 — a mark of its rarity and desirability.

Why buy from NewReg?

Frequently Asked Questions

• What could CEL 1A represent? +
  Many people would see CEL 1A as representing the name or word Ellia. 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.
• Where is the cheapest place to buy CEL 1A? +
  NewReg.co.uk currently lists CEL 1A at £62,195, with a total all-in cost from £62,275 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.
• Why are some CEL 1A 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 CEL 1A. The genuine market value of CEL 1A reflects its specific characteristics — plate format, letter combination, rarity and any name or word that buyers may associate with it. NewReg lists CEL 1A at £62,195 — the true market price — with a price match guarantee: if you find CEL 1A legitimately offered cheaper by another UK dealer, we will beat that price.
• What is included when I buy CEL 1A from NewReg? +
  Your purchase of CEL 1A 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 CEL 1A first issued? +
  CEL 1A was first made available at a DVLA auction in May 1990, when the registration was released to the public for the first time. Separately, the plate format identifies CEL 1A as a 1963 registration — this determines which vehicles it can be assigned to. Under DVLA rules, CEL 1A can be placed on any vehicle first registered in 1963 or earlier.
• Can I put CEL 1A on my car? +
  Under DVLA rules, a number plate cannot make a vehicle appear newer than it is. CEL 1A can be assigned to a vehicle first registered in 1963 or earlier — it cannot be placed on a vehicle registered after that date.
• Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on CEL 1A? +
  Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find CEL 1A 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 CEL 1A ever appeared at a DVLA auction? +
  Yes — CEL 1A has DVLA auction history, having been offered at a DVLA auction in May 1990. DVLA auction appearances are a mark of a registration's rarity and desirability.