OBL 16E for Sale

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Plate Details

OBL 16E is a suffix-style registration. The suffix letter E at the end of the plate identifies it as a 1967 registration. Suffix plates were the standard UK format from 1963 to 1983. Under DVLA rules, OBL 16E can be assigned to any vehicle first registered in 1967 or earlier. Suffix plates with strong initials or short numbers are among the most collectable formats available.

Registration History

OBL 16E was first made available in December 2005. The original issuing office for this combination is Berkshire C.C.. Local council and county borough offices issued plates within their geographic area — the issuing office identifies the regional origin of the registration. OBL 16E has DVLA auction history, having been offered at a DVLA auction in December 2005. The DVLA cherished transfer programme was launched in 1989, opening previously reserved registrations to the public for the first time. Plates are selected for DVLA auctions based on their perceived collectability and desirability — an auction appearance is a recognised indicator of a registration's historical market standing and collector appeal.

Why buy from NewReg?

Frequently Asked Questions

• What could OBL 16E represent? +
  Many people would see OBL 16E as representing the name or word Obligee, Oblige or Lice. 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 OBL 16E? +
  NewReg.co.uk currently lists OBL 16E at £4,905, with a total all-in cost from £4,985 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 £418 per month (0% APR, subject to status).
• Why are some OBL 16E 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 OBL 16E. The genuine market value of OBL 16E reflects its specific characteristics — plate format, letter combination, rarity and any name or word that buyers may associate with it. NewReg lists OBL 16E at £4,905 — the true market price — with a price match guarantee: if you find OBL 16E legitimately offered cheaper by another UK dealer, we will beat that price.
• What is included when I buy OBL 16E from NewReg? +
  Your purchase of OBL 16E 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 OBL 16E first issued? +
  OBL 16E was first made available at a DVLA auction in December 2005, when the registration was released to the public for the first time. Separately, the plate format identifies OBL 16E as a 1967 registration — this determines which vehicles it can be assigned to. Under DVLA rules, OBL 16E can be placed on any vehicle first registered in 1967 or earlier.
• Can I put OBL 16E on my car? +
  Under DVLA rules, a number plate cannot make a vehicle appear newer than it is. OBL 16E can be assigned to a vehicle first registered in 1967 or earlier — it cannot be placed on a vehicle registered after that date.
• Can I buy OBL 16E on finance? +
  Yes — OBL 16E is eligible for 0% APR finance through NewReg's finance partner. Based on the current price of £4,905, monthly payments start from approximately £418. Finance is available on plates priced between £250 and £25,000, subject to status and approval.
• Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on OBL 16E? +
  Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find OBL 16E 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 OBL 16E ever appeared at a DVLA auction? +
  Yes — OBL 16E has DVLA auction history, having been offered at a DVLA auction in December 2005. DVLA auction appearances are a mark of a registration's rarity and desirability.
• What is the total cost of buying OBL 16E? +
  The all-in cost of buying OBL 16E from NewReg is £4,985. This breaks down as: plate price £4,905 + VAT £981 + 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 OBL 16E mean as a personalised plate? +
  As a personalised number plate, OBL 16E is most often chosen because it reads as the name or word Obligee. The DVLA issues registrations based on a formula of letters and numbers — the personal meaning comes from how buyers interpret the combination. OBL 16E is a popular choice for anyone named Obligee or with a personal or professional connection to that word.