DCN 396 for Sale

What's included with your purchase

Plate Details

Registration History

DCN 396 was first made available in 1953. The original issuing office for this combination is Gateshead C.B.C..

Why buy from NewReg?

Frequently Asked Questions

• What type of number plate is DCN 396? +
  DCN 396 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 DCN 396? +
  NewReg.co.uk currently lists DCN 396 at £2,275, with a total all-in cost from £2,355 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 £199 per month (0% APR, subject to status).
• Why are some DCN 396 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 DCN 396. The genuine market value of DCN 396 reflects its specific characteristics — plate format, letter combination, rarity and any name or word that buyers may associate with it. NewReg lists DCN 396 at £2,275 — the true market price — with a price match guarantee: if you find DCN 396 legitimately offered cheaper by another UK dealer, we will beat that price.
• What is included when I buy DCN 396 from NewReg? +
  Your purchase of DCN 396 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 DCN 396 on any vehicle? +
  DCN 396 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 DCN 396 on finance? +
  Yes — DCN 396 is eligible for 0% APR finance through NewReg's finance partner. Based on the current price of £2,275, monthly payments start from approximately £199. Finance is available on plates priced between £250 and £25,000, subject to status and approval.
• Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on DCN 396? +
  Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find DCN 396 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/