STA 73S

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Plate Details

STA 73S is a suffix-style registration. The suffix letter S at the end of the plate identifies it as a 1977 registration. Suffix plates were the standard UK format from 1963 to 1983. Under DVLA rules, STA 73S can be assigned to any vehicle first registered in 1977 or earlier. Suffix plates with strong initials or short numbers are among the most collectable formats available.

Registration History

STA 73S was first made available in March 2009. The original issuing office for this combination is Devonshire C.C.. Local council and county borough offices issued plates within their geographic area — the issuing office identifies the regional origin of the registration. STA 73S has DVLA auction history, having been offered at a DVLA auction in March 2009. 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What could STA 73S represent? +
  Many people would see STA 73S as representing the name or word Tattoos or States. 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.
• Is STA 73S available to buy, and what does it cost? +
  STA 73S is not currently listed for sale on NewReg. We can investigate availability on your behalf — use the Register Interest button and our team will research the plate and contact you with pricing. NewReg has been sourcing personalised number plates since 1991.
• What is included when I buy STA 73S from NewReg? +
  Your purchase of STA 73S 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 STA 73S first issued? +
  STA 73S was first made available at a DVLA auction in March 2009, when the registration was released to the public for the first time. Separately, the plate format identifies STA 73S as a 1977 registration — this determines which vehicles it can be assigned to. Under DVLA rules, STA 73S can be placed on any vehicle first registered in 1977 or earlier.
• Can I put STA 73S on my car? +
  Under DVLA rules, a number plate cannot make a vehicle appear newer than it is. STA 73S can be assigned to a vehicle first registered in 1977 or earlier — it cannot be placed on a vehicle registered after that date.
• Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on STA 73S? +
  Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find STA 73S 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 STA 73S ever appeared at a DVLA auction? +
  Yes — STA 73S has DVLA auction history, having been offered at a DVLA auction in March 2009. DVLA auction appearances are a mark of a registration's rarity and desirability.
• What does STA 73S mean as a personalised plate? +
  As a personalised number plate, STA 73S is most often chosen because it reads as the name or word Tattoos. The DVLA issues registrations based on a formula of letters and numbers — the personal meaning comes from how buyers interpret the combination. STA 73S is a popular choice for anyone named Tattoos or with a personal or professional connection to that word.