Will this plate pass an MOT?
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Sad Ken said:
av185 said:
If a close relative or close friend of yours was seriously injured or worse by a vehicle with a 'butchered' number plate, and that vehicle could not be traced simply because the miscreant in butchering the real plate placed their desperate vanity above the law, I can categorically tell you now you would not be so complacent and retain your sense of perspective in these circumstances.
Also this would have far more impact on you than most major international crimes.
For the love of god, how does closing the space in the middle of the plate make it any less readable?Also this would have far more impact on you than most major international crimes.
I'm completely with you for examples where a silly font has been used, 7's have been shortened to look like I's, two II's have been pushed together and a screw inserted to look like a H etc, but closing a space surely does absolutely bugger all? Closing a space is not butchering it.
How about a solution, we ban all private registrations,then the silly f
kers who think their plate is class because it cost ££££'s, and the silly fkers who think they look good immitating the silly fkers who spent ££££'s can all make do with normal boggo registrations like the rest of us.FFS. Anyone would think the OP is Ian Huntley the way he's being harangued!
av185 said:
If a close relative or close friend of yours was seriously injured or worse by a vehicle with a 'butchered' number plate, and that vehicle could not be traced simply because the miscreant in butchering the real plate placed their desperate vanity above the law, I can categorically tell you now you would not be so complacent and retain your sense of perspective in these circumstances.
Also this would have far more impact on you than most major international crimes.
All of which would be valid point if I hadn't deliberately used the term mis-spaced as that is what the question in the OP is about? Try reading instead of spouting!Also this would have far more impact on you than most major international crimes.
Fermit and Sexy Sarah said:
nonsequitur said:
Sad Ken said:
Jesus Christ, all this over a space in the middle of a plate.
JC 1. Now that is an interesting plate.
It gets ire on PH because any doctoring potentially affects recognition and on a very basic level it should be in the council thread.
Tired said:
cb1965 said:
No because with a degree in mathematics and statistics I understand comparing like with like unlike you and your chums here!
I nearly cringed my face inside out at that.Could apply to be on Countdown in the coming years with that accolade.
Here's one that the DVLA Auction have SOLD today and should stop all your squabbling as no mis-spacing or doctoring needed..... "BMT 316B" Sold for £14010 + VAT + Fees.... so just over £17K...
Maybe "A" aspiring secret agent has bought it...
Maybe "A" aspiring secret agent has bought it...
Edited by CRA1G on Wednesday 23 January 16:17
CRA1G said:
Here's one that the DVLA Auction have SOLD today and should stop all your squabbling as no mis-spacing or doctoring needed..... "BMT 316B" Sold for £14010 + VAT + Fees.... so just over £17K...
Maybe a aspiring secret agent has bought it...
I don't think you'd need a math's degree to see that the second B needs a bit of work! Maybe a aspiring secret agent has bought it...
(To make BMT 316A - James Bond's reg.)
Jaguar steve said:
The intention of course is to take the piss out of anyone pretending to have a Real Good plate when they very obviously haven't.
No different to doing the same with somebody trying to pass a fake Rolex off as a real one or sticking M badges on a wheezy 4 pot diesel or pretending their suit from Romford market was made in Saville row or smothering themselves in fake tan trying to give everybody the impression they've just got back from a month on a super yacht in the Caribbean.
It's all about the egotism and vanity of pretending to be something you're not.
If you're not guilty of that particular fkuckwittery yourself then you've got absolutely nothing to get upset about. If on the other hand you are, well... bring it on.
What exactly has it got to do with you if somebody wants to wear a fake Rolex? Similarly a private plate, spaced how they want it. Answer, nothing. By the way, you come across as incredibly insecure, as do all of those so deeply concerned that others aren’t confirming to their personal views. I think it’s funnier being so aloof about someone’s ‘wheezy for pot diesel’ when you drive an ancient wheezy Jaguar, but I wouldn’t be so crass as to use it as a lame excuse to have a childish pop.No different to doing the same with somebody trying to pass a fake Rolex off as a real one or sticking M badges on a wheezy 4 pot diesel or pretending their suit from Romford market was made in Saville row or smothering themselves in fake tan trying to give everybody the impression they've just got back from a month on a super yacht in the Caribbean.
It's all about the egotism and vanity of pretending to be something you're not.
If you're not guilty of that particular fkuckwittery yourself then you've got absolutely nothing to get upset about. If on the other hand you are, well... bring it on.
What are those complaining actually missing in their lives? Is it a conservative thing, group mentality, dislike of the unknown or of individuality?
It’s funny, but equally a bit sad.
Fermit and Sexy Sarah said:
It's R88, followed by an abbreviation of my surname. The first 8 has a plate coloured screw-cap across the middle, so it looks a little more like ROB.
If anyone can't see this is R88 then they're blind. Countless police have seen it and never pulled me, ANPR sure recognised it when I received a speeding ticket, and it's passed it's last 7 MOT's without mention.
Seriously, that's verging on being naff. Most normal people would put a black screw cover on the the 8. IMHO, it just takes the edge of what otherwise might be a reasonable plate.If anyone can't see this is R88 then they're blind. Countless police have seen it and never pulled me, ANPR sure recognised it when I received a speeding ticket, and it's passed it's last 7 MOT's without mention.
You virtually contradict yourself by saying 'it looks a little more like ROB', which it doesn't by the way. Then you say ' If anyone can't see this is R88 then they're blind'. Why bother? Still R88, it's yours, do what you want but don't genuinely expect many people to be impressed, or even notice, for that matter.
yonex said:
Jaguar steve said:
The intention of course is to take the piss out of anyone pretending to have a Real Good plate when they very obviously haven't.
No different to doing the same with somebody trying to pass a fake Rolex off as a real one or sticking M badges on a wheezy 4 pot diesel or pretending their suit from Romford market was made in Saville row or smothering themselves in fake tan trying to give everybody the impression they've just got back from a month on a super yacht in the Caribbean.
It's all about the egotism and vanity of pretending to be something you're not.
If you're not guilty of that particular fkuckwittery yourself then you've got absolutely nothing to get upset about. If on the other hand you are, well... bring it on.
What exactly has it got to do with you if somebody wants to wear a fake Rolex? Similarly a private plate, spaced how they want it. Answer, nothing. By the way, you come across as incredibly insecure, as do all of those so deeply concerned that others aren’t confirming to their personal views. I think it’s funnier being so aloof about someone’s ‘wheezy for pot diesel’ when you drive an ancient wheezy Jaguar, but I wouldn’t be so crass as to use it as a lame excuse to have a childish pop.No different to doing the same with somebody trying to pass a fake Rolex off as a real one or sticking M badges on a wheezy 4 pot diesel or pretending their suit from Romford market was made in Saville row or smothering themselves in fake tan trying to give everybody the impression they've just got back from a month on a super yacht in the Caribbean.
It's all about the egotism and vanity of pretending to be something you're not.
If you're not guilty of that particular fkuckwittery yourself then you've got absolutely nothing to get upset about. If on the other hand you are, well... bring it on.
What are those complaining actually missing in their lives? Is it a conservative thing, group mentality, dislike of the unknown or of individuality?
It’s funny, but equally a bit sad.
Many posters on this thread have expressed the opinion that they do not like mis-spaced plates. Mostly because it is illegal, but personal plate owners always say that it is 'a bit of fun'. Far from it.
It is not at all 'sad' to express an opinion. The world is full of them.
Edited by nonsequitur on Wednesday 23 January 17:22
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