1 TEL Number Plate

The known history of 1TEL, bringing together documented vehicle assignments, auction sales, advertisements, photographs and other evidence.

Last checked by our plate checker: 13 Oct 2026, 16:09

1 TEL (1TEL) – Number Plate History & Timeline

Also written as 1TEL. History, past vehicles, DVLA records, auction sales, advert appearances, spotted photos, pictures and images for number plate 1 TEL.

Advertised for Sale

Advertised for sale for £8,995 in October 1995 by Car Marks of Hull in Scotland on Sunday

Advertised for Sale

Advertised for sale for £12,800 in June 1995 by Elite Registrations in Car Numbers (Issue 93)

Sold

This number plate was issued at a DVLA auction in November 1993.

It sold for a hammer price of £7,000 and a total of £9,128 including fees and taxes.

Accounting for inflation, that's £20,119 in today's money.

What is 1 TEL worth?

The value of 1 TEL is influenced by its dateless format, the relevance and popularity of the letters TEL, its low number and comparable sales.

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