255 R Number Plate

Original issue from November 1962 in Derby · Dateless 3×1

Explore the recorded history of 255R, including previous vehicles, sales, historic adverts and photographs.

255 R (255R) – Number Plate History & Timeline

Also written as 255R. History, past vehicles, DVLA records, auction sales, advert appearances, spotted photos, pictures and images for number plate 255 R.

On Vehicle

Currently on a 2025 Blue Honda Civic Type R

Sold

This number plate was sold via Mathewsons in April 2024.

It sold for a hammer price of £16,500 and a total of £20,460 including fees and taxes.

Accounting for inflation, that's £21,621 in today's money.

Issued

This number plate was originally issued from November 1962 in Derby

What is 255 R worth?

The value of 255 R is influenced by its dateless format, the desirability of the letter R and comparable sales.

Similar Registrations Sold

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286 R£10,472Jul 2026
198 R£13,132Jun 2024
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2024 R£4,074Dec 2023

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