SWA 173S for Sale

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Plate Details

Registration History

SWA 173S was first made available in July 2016. The original issuing office for this combination is Sheffield. SWA 173S has DVLA auction history, having been offered at a DVLA auction in July 2016 — a mark of its rarity and desirability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What type of number plate is SWA 173S? +
  SWA 173S 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.
• Where is the cheapest place to buy SWA 173S? +
  NewReg.co.uk currently lists SWA 173S at £5,196, with a total all-in cost from £5,276 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 £442 per month (0% APR, subject to status).
• Why are some SWA 173S 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 SWA 173S. The genuine market value of SWA 173S reflects its specific characteristics — plate format, letter combination, rarity and any name or word that buyers may associate with it. NewReg lists SWA 173S at £5,196 — the true market price — with a price match guarantee: if you find SWA 173S legitimately offered cheaper by another UK dealer, we will beat that price.
• What is included when I buy SWA 173S from NewReg? +
  Your purchase of SWA 173S 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 SWA 173S first issued? +
  SWA 173S was first made available at a DVLA auction in July 2016, when the registration was released to the public for the first time. Separately, the plate format identifies SWA 173S as a 1977 registration — this determines which vehicles it can be assigned to. Under DVLA rules, SWA 173S can be placed on any vehicle first registered in 1977 or earlier.
• Can I put SWA 173S on my car? +
  Under DVLA rules, a number plate cannot make a vehicle appear newer than it is. SWA 173S can be assigned to a vehicle first registered in 1977 or earlier — it cannot be placed on a vehicle registered after that date.
• Can I buy SWA 173S on finance? +
  Yes — SWA 173S is eligible for 0% APR finance through NewReg's finance partner. Based on the current price of £5,196, monthly payments start from approximately £442. Finance is available on plates priced between £250 and £25,000, subject to status and approval.
• Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on SWA 173S? +
  Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find SWA 173S 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 SWA 173S ever appeared at a DVLA auction? +
  Yes — SWA 173S has DVLA auction history, having been offered at a DVLA auction in July 2016. DVLA auction appearances are a mark of a registration's rarity and desirability.