Linzi84. I have a private plate, which is a reference to my 'cat like' alter ego! Only myself and my husband are privy to what it means. I think that the private reg can only work well on a new and expensive car. My parents have had the Reg 'BEL 3' for about 30 yrs. It has been on some great cars. Now they are in their 70's and it is on their Honda Jazz and it looks wrong! It is probably more expensive than the car!!! I cringe inwardly when I see it. However, this may have something to do with my hatred of the Honda Jazz. It's a car for the oldies, that's for sure. Next time you see one, check out the driver, he or she will be 60 plus!!