K17 OBS for Sale

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Plate Details

K17 OBS is a prefix-style registration, identified by the letter K at the start of the plate. The prefix letter K corresponds to the 1992 registration period. Under DVLA rules, this plate can be assigned to any vehicle first registered in 1992 or earlier. Prefix plates were issued between 1983 and 2001 and remain popular for their clean, readable format.

Registration History

K17 OBS was first made available in 1992. The original issuing office for this combination is Orkney C.C.. Local council and county borough offices issued plates within their geographic area — the issuing office identifies the regional origin of the registration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What could K17 OBS represent? +
  Many people would see K17 OBS as representing the name or word Knobs. 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 K17 OBS? +
  NewReg.co.uk currently lists K17 OBS at £2,695, with a total all-in cost from £2,775 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 £234 per month (0% APR, subject to status).
• Why are some K17 OBS 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 K17 OBS. The genuine market value of K17 OBS reflects its specific characteristics — plate format, letter combination, rarity and any name or word that buyers may associate with it. NewReg lists K17 OBS at £2,695 — the true market price — with a price match guarantee: if you find K17 OBS legitimately offered cheaper by another UK dealer, we will beat that price.
• What is included when I buy K17 OBS from NewReg? +
  Your purchase of K17 OBS 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 K17 OBS first issued? +
  K17 OBS was first made available in 1992.
• Can I put K17 OBS on my car? +
  Under DVLA rules, a number plate cannot make a vehicle appear newer than it is. K17 OBS can be assigned to a vehicle first registered in 1992 or earlier — it cannot be placed on a vehicle registered after that date.
• Can I buy K17 OBS on finance? +
  Yes — K17 OBS is eligible for 0% APR finance through NewReg's finance partner. Based on the current price of £2,695, monthly payments start from approximately £234. Finance is available on plates priced between £250 and £25,000, subject to status and approval.
• Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on K17 OBS? +
  Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find K17 OBS 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 K17 OBS? +
  The all-in cost of buying K17 OBS from NewReg is £2,775. This breaks down as: plate price £2,695 + VAT £539 + 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 K17 OBS mean as a personalised plate? +
  As a personalised number plate, K17 OBS is most often chosen because it reads as the name or word Knobs. The DVLA issues registrations based on a formula of letters and numbers — the personal meaning comes from how buyers interpret the combination. K17 OBS is a popular choice for anyone named Knobs or with a personal or professional connection to that word.