40 YR Number Plate
The known history of 40YR, bringing together documented vehicle assignments, auction sales, advertisements, photographs and other evidence.
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40 YR (40YR) — Number Plate History & Timeline
Also written as 40YR. History, past vehicles, DVLA records, auction sales, advert appearances, spotted photos, pictures and images for number plate 40 YR.
On Vehicle
Currently on a 2023 Blue Porsche
Sold
This number plate was issued at a DVLA auction in November 1997.
It sold for a hammer price of £1,600 and a total of £2,068 including fees and taxes.
Accounting for inflation, that's £4,174 in today's money.
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