1983–2001
Prefix number plates
One year-identifying letter, up to three numbers and three letters. Issued 1983–2001.
Structure
One year-identifying letter, one to three numbers and three letters. Example: A123 BCD.
Year identifier
The leading letter denotes the year of issue, running from A (Aug 1983) to Y (Aug 2001).
Buying and pricing
Prefix plates are popular for name and initial matches (e.g. B1 SHA). Prices depend on the year letter and how well the letters/numbers combine.