4 CES private number plate
A dateless private plate in the one number followed by three letters format with spotted history recorded on Plate Circle.
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Sales history
- 22 Jun 1999DVLA Auction£3,000Hammer priceEstimated total paid by the buyer, including fees: £3,878
Plate history
This plate's journey, as recorded by DVLA, DVSA, and the Plate Circle community.
- First seen on a blue Porsche 911to now
- Likely on retentionto · no vehicle on the MOT records
Based on daily checks of DVSA MOT records since 13 Jul 2026. "Likely on retention" means no vehicle showed this plate; it could also be on a new, SORN or exempt vehicle. Not an official DVLA record.
About private number plate 4 CES
With the number 4 standing in for the letter A, the registration 4 CES reads clearly as the word "Aces". This gives the plate a confident and appealing look that may interest those connected with card games, tennis or aviation, or anyone who simply appreciates the popular term for excellence.
From a motoring perspective, the registration directly corresponds to the Alfa Romeo 4C S, a specific designation within the lightweight sports car's lineage. This clear link makes the plate a relevant and distinctive choice for owners or enthusiasts of this particular model. The registration also works well for the personal initials CES, which are a popular combination in the UK, suggesting a broad audience for a personal mark.
This is a very short, four-character dateless registration. Its format consists of a single number followed by three letters, a classic layout that has a clean and uncluttered appearance. As a dateless plate, it does not show a year identifier. The use of the number 4, a very low single digit, is generally more sought after than higher or multi-digit numbers, which contributes to its desirability.
Historically, 4 CES is a numbers-first dateless plate associated with the issue period of circa 1953 to 1963. Records indicate that this registration originates from Edinburgh, with the letter S having been the historic identifier for the city. Its survival from this era adds a degree of collector interest.
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- Is 4 CES for sale?
- Not currently. 4 CES previously sold for £3,878 (see Sales history above). Follow to be notified if a listing is added.
- What type of plate is 4 CES?
- 4 CES is a dateless private number plate with a format of one number followed by three letters.
- Can I follow 4 CES for updates?
- Yes. Use Follow This Plate above to be notified when new sightings, listings, sales history or community updates are added.
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