40 DES Number Plate
The known history of 40DES, bringing together documented vehicle assignments, auction sales, advertisements, photographs and other evidence.
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40 DES (40DES) – Number Plate History & Timeline
Also written as 40DES. History, past vehicles, DVLA records, auction sales, advert appearances, spotted photos, pictures and images for number plate 40 DES.
Sold
This number plate was issued at a DVLA auction in June 1997.
It sold for a hammer price of £2,600 and a total of £3,361 including fees and taxes.
Accounting for inflation, that's £6,784 in today's money.
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