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Do personalised number plates affect the validity of insurance?

Do number plates with the wrong font or spacing or letters changed by screw position, eg C to E, and are therefore illegal, affect the insurance of the car? Is this something one should take note of in case of accident?

Asked on 4 July 2010 by Martync

Answered by Honest John
Yes. Insurers will do all they can to get out of a claim.
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