1 REF Number Plate
The known history of 1REF, bringing together documented vehicle assignments, auction sales, advertisements, photographs and other evidence.
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1 REF (1REF) — Number Plate History & Timeline
Also written as 1REF. History, past vehicles, DVLA records, auction sales, advert appearances, spotted photos, pictures and images for number plate 1 REF.
On Vehicle
Currently on a 2019 White BMW X3
Advertised for Sale
Advertised for sale for £4,995 in October 1995 by Car Marks of Hull in Scotland on Sunday
Advertised for Sale
Advertised for sale for £5,200 in March 1995 by Car Marks of Hull in Daily Express
Advertised for Sale
Advertised for sale for £5,995 in January 1995 by Car Marks of Hull in Daily Express
Sold
This number plate was issued at a DVLA auction in November 1994.
It sold for a hammer price of £3,700 and a total of £4,782 including fees and taxes.
Accounting for inflation, that's £10,331 in today's money.
Advertised for Sale
Advertised for sale for £6,995 in November 1994 by Car Marks of Hull in Daily Express
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