reg numbers

[tinkertontom]

what does the first letter of a number plate mean and where can I find out more

[Loosehead]

Since 2001 the format XXNN AAA has been used Where XX is the area where the car was registered

from 1984 to 2001 they where of the form X NNN AAA where X reprsented the motor year (starting on 1st august)

before 1984 they where of the form AAA NNN X where first 2 A's of AAA represented the are they where registered.

Before that they started A 1 and went up to ZZZ 9999 (in theory) I don't think the letters had significance.

This is al from memory so tread lightly pedants!

[tinkertontom]

thanks loosehead do you know of any list avaliable for where cars come from

[Loosehead]

see here, page down:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_car_numbe r_plates#New_series_since_2001

[Loosehead]

even here!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_car_numbe r_plate_identifiers

[tinkertontom]

thankyou loosehead you have been very helpfull x