Individual number
Number Plate Number 8
Identifiers 08, 18 and the 80s series.
The digit 8 covers the 08 and 18 spring identifiers. Two fully enclosed bowls give it more internal bridge than any other character, so it is the slowest of the digits to seat properly — and the one most often misread as a B or a 3 from a photograph.
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Where the 8 appears on UK plates
- Spring identifiers 08 and 18 contain it.
- Identifiers beginning 8 belong to the 2080s series.
Ordering and fitting the 8
- Two enclosed counters: press the waist first, then each bowl.
- Confirm against B and 3 when working from a customer photograph.
Questions about the 8
- How do I avoid confusing 8 with B?
- The B has a flat left edge. Check the position too — the digits sit directly after the area code.
- Does 8 need more pressure to fit?
- A little more care rather than more force, because of the two enclosed centres.