Private number plate

[Colin Munro]

Were planning on purchasing a private number plate when we get our converted Toyota Alphard.   As the Japanese plates are a different shape from standard British one, does anyone know the exact size I need to order?

[Rojie]

Hi Colin, welcome to this Forum.

 

Are they different ?

 

I'll measure my plates tomorrow, and let you know.

 

Remember you cannot assign a vanity plate (year) that is newer than the year of the vehicle.

 

I am assuming here, that DVLA will regard the year of manufacture as the key date; not the year the vehicle was imported.

So 2005 in your case; but worth  a quick check with DVLA if you haven't bought the vanity plate yet.

Edited November 20, 2021 by Rojie
Addition

[Rojie]

Hi Colin,

 

My plates are 33cm wide by 18cm tall, including the GB notation.

 

For some reason my rear plates are bolted on; not the usual UK plastic fixings.

(I didn't check the front).

 

Maybe because the holes are for Japanese plates.

[Colin Munro]

Ok. Thank you for the information