NO17 OBY for Sale

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Plate Details

NO17 OBY is a current-style registration issued in March 2017. Current style plates use a two-letter area code, a two-digit year code (17), and a three-letter random sequence. The 17 area code identifies it as originating from the Newcastle DVLA office, covering North East England. Under DVLA rules, this plate can be assigned to any vehicle first registered in March 2017 or earlier — it cannot make a vehicle appear newer than it actually is.

Registration History

NO17 OBY was first made available in March 2017, issued by the Newcastle DVLA office covering North East England.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What could NO17 OBY represent? +
  Many people would see NO17 OBY as representing the name or word Looby, Tobey or Lobby. 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 NO17 OBY? +
  NewReg.co.uk currently lists NO17 OBY at £1,935, with a total all-in cost from £2,015 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 £171 per month (0% APR, subject to status).
• Why are some NO17 OBY 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 NO17 OBY. The genuine market value of NO17 OBY reflects its specific characteristics — plate format, letter combination, rarity and any name or word that buyers may associate with it. NewReg lists NO17 OBY at £1,935 — the true market price — with a price match guarantee: if you find NO17 OBY legitimately offered cheaper by another UK dealer, we will beat that price.
• What is included when I buy NO17 OBY from NewReg? +
  Your purchase of NO17 OBY 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.
• What year is the NO17 number plate? +
  The 17 year code on NO17 OBY identifies it as a March 2017 registration. Current style plates are issued by the DVLA twice a year — in March and September.
• Where was NO17 OBY originally issued? +
  The NO area code on NO17 OBY identifies it as having been issued by the Newcastle DVLA office, covering the North East England area of the UK.
• Can I put NO17 OBY on my car? +
  Under DVLA rules, a number plate cannot make a vehicle appear newer than it is. NO17 OBY can be assigned to a vehicle first registered in March 2017 or earlier — it cannot be placed on a vehicle registered after that date.
• Can I buy NO17 OBY on finance? +
  Yes — NO17 OBY is eligible for 0% APR finance through NewReg's finance partner. Based on the current price of £1,935, monthly payments start from approximately £171. Finance is available on plates priced between £250 and £25,000, subject to status and approval.
• Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on NO17 OBY? +
  Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find NO17 OBY 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 is the total cost of buying NO17 OBY? +
  The all-in cost of buying NO17 OBY from NewReg is £2,015. This breaks down as: plate price £1,935 + VAT £387 + DVLA transfer fee £80. There are no hidden charges — the DVLA fee is paid directly to the DVLA as part of the transfer process. NewReg handles all DVLA paperwork on your behalf.
• What does NO17 OBY mean as a personalised plate? +
  As a personalised number plate, NO17 OBY is most often chosen because it reads as the name or word Looby. The DVLA issues registrations based on a formula of letters and numbers — the personal meaning comes from how buyers interpret the combination. NO17 OBY is a popular choice for anyone named Looby or with a personal or professional connection to that word.