SAM 42A for Sale

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Plate Details

Registration History

SAM 42A was first made available in September 2014. The original issuing office for this combination is Wiltshire C.C.. SAM 42A has DVLA auction history, having been offered at a DVLA auction in September 2014 — a mark of its rarity and desirability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What could SAM 42A represent? +
  Many people would see SAM 42A as representing the name or word Samarra, Amaara or Ammara. 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 SAM 42A? +
  NewReg.co.uk currently lists SAM 42A at £12,996, with a total all-in cost from £13,076 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 £1,092 per month (0% APR, subject to status).
• Why are some SAM 42A 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 SAM 42A. The genuine market value of SAM 42A reflects its specific characteristics — plate format, letter combination, rarity and any name or word that buyers may associate with it. NewReg lists SAM 42A at £12,996 — the true market price — with a price match guarantee: if you find SAM 42A legitimately offered cheaper by another UK dealer, we will beat that price.
• What is included when I buy SAM 42A from NewReg? +
  Your purchase of SAM 42A 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 SAM 42A first issued? +
  SAM 42A was first made available at a DVLA auction in September 2014, when the registration was released to the public for the first time. Separately, the plate format identifies SAM 42A as a 1963 registration — this determines which vehicles it can be assigned to. Under DVLA rules, SAM 42A can be placed on any vehicle first registered in 1963 or earlier.
• Can I put SAM 42A on my car? +
  Under DVLA rules, a number plate cannot make a vehicle appear newer than it is. SAM 42A can be assigned to a vehicle first registered in 1963 or earlier — it cannot be placed on a vehicle registered after that date.
• Can I buy SAM 42A on finance? +
  Yes — SAM 42A is eligible for 0% APR finance through NewReg's finance partner. Based on the current price of £12,996, monthly payments start from approximately £1,092. Finance is available on plates priced between £250 and £25,000, subject to status and approval.
• Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on SAM 42A? +
  Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find SAM 42A 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 SAM 42A ever appeared at a DVLA auction? +
  Yes — SAM 42A has DVLA auction history, having been offered at a DVLA auction in September 2014. DVLA auction appearances are a mark of a registration's rarity and desirability.