HSRP too wide for my old Lancer's rear number plate area: Now what?

I had no issues installing the front HSRP number plate on the car, though.

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Hi folks,

I am not sure if any of you have faced this dilemma related to the dimension/size fitting issue.

I have an old 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer where the rear number plate area is not able to accommodate the new HSRP number plate, as the HSRP number plate is too wide and the rear number plate area is small. There were no issues fixing the front number plate, though.

Given below is a reference image of the rear number plate area. This is very similar to my Lancer.

Has anyone else faced this issue? If yes, what was the solution?

In my case, the only solution looks like mounting the rear number plate on the rear bumper or making a bracket and mounting it outside the existing number plate area, but it will protrude out and look ugly.

Looking for solutions and suggestions from you all.

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