F488 GTB private number plate

F488 GTB is a prefix-style UK private number plate that adheres to the LNNN LLL format, dating from the August 1988 to July 1989 era. Issued in Essex, this registration is 7 characters in length.

The initials GTB are considered to have decent popularity, suggesting a good breadth of appeal among potential buyers. The structure of the plate, with four characters followed by three, is a recognised and widely understood format within the UK vehicle registration system.

While F488 GTB does not present an obvious word or name reading, its format and issue era hold appeal for enthusiasts and collectors. The number 488, appearing within the three-digit sequence, does not present any overt visual substitutions. The number itself does not carry the exceptional appeal of a single-digit number or number 1, but is a standard three-digit number typical of its issue period.

Historical sales data provides context for this type of registration. F488 GTB was sold at a DVLA auction on 23 September 2015 for a hammer price of £27,000. The estimated buyer total for this sale was £34,992.

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