42 AMS private number plate
Sold-price history for 42 AMS, verified auction and sale records collected by Plate Circle.
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Sales history
- 7 Dec 2021DVLA Auction£20,910Hammer priceEstimated total paid by the buyer, including fees: £26,848
Plate history
This plate's journey, as recorded by DVLA, DVSA, and the Plate Circle community.
- Likely on retentionto now · 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 42 AMS
The dateless registration 42 AMS presents a concise five-character format with two numbers followed by three letters. This two numbers followed by three letters layout is a classic style, known for its clean aesthetic and does not show a year identifier. The digits '42' precede the strong initials 'AMS', offering a straightforward reading.
Dateless registrations of this nature, with numbers-first and a combination of two digits followed by three letters, typically hold broad appeal to personal initials buyers. The initials 'AMS' are in the upper quartile for popularity, suggesting a larger potential audience seeking these combinations. The numerals '42' provide a foundational numerical element, and fewer digits generally enhance a registration's desirability due to their shorter, cleaner appearance.
This specific registration was released to the open market via DVLA auction in 2021. It sold for £20,910 (hammer price). With auction fees, the estimated total paid by the buyer was £26,848.
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- Is 42 AMS for sale?
- Not currently. 42 AMS previously sold for £26,848 (see Sales history above). Follow to be notified if a listing is added.
- What type of plate is 42 AMS?
- 42 AMS is a dateless private number plate with a format of two numbers followed by three letters.
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