Can I retain a cherished reg plate if my car fails the MoT?

I have a cherished plate on my car that will shortly need an MoT. It is quite possible that it will fail and be beyond economic repair. With no MoT, would I be able to put the plate on retention in this instance?

Asked on 3 August 2020 by Simon Taylor

Answered by Georgia Petrie

I'm fairly sure you can apply to retain a private plate without having another vehicle to transfer it to. All the info should be here: www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-to-...r

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