3 OSE private number plate

3 OSE is a four-character dateless registration with a single number followed by three letters. The format is concise and direct, offering a clean, timeless look. As a dateless plate, it does not show a year identifier, making it a versatile option for personalised motoring.

This registration features the initials OSE, which fall into the mid-market popularity bracket, suggesting a broader potential audience. The plate's short, four-character length is a desirable trait, typically appealing to collectors and those seeking a streamlined registration. The format one number followed by three letters, with a number-first configuration, is characteristic of early UK registration styles. These early styles, dating from circa 1953 to 1963, are often sought after for their historical association with the dawn of vehicle registration. The early format has the timeless look associated with dateless registrations and can appeal to those with an interest in vintage cars or a minimalist aesthetic.

The registration was first released to the open market via DVLA auction in 2015. It sold for £1,200 (hammer price). With auction fees, the estimated total paid by the buyer was £1,555.

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