DES 1E for Sale

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Plate Details

Registration History

DES 1E was first made available in July 1991. The original issuing office for this combination is Perth C.C.. DES 1E has DVLA auction history, having been offered at a DVLA auction in July 1991 — a mark of its rarity and desirability.

Why buy from NewReg?

Frequently Asked Questions

• What could DES 1E represent? +
  Many people would see DES 1E as representing the name or word Essie or Slee. As with all personalised number plates, the registration has no official meaning — it is a combination of letters and numbers issued by the DVLA that buyers choose for its personal significance.
• Where is the cheapest place to buy DES 1E? +
  NewReg.co.uk currently lists DES 1E at £83,445, with a total all-in cost from £83,525 including the £80 DVLA transfer fee. NewReg operates a price match guarantee — if you find the same plate advertised cheaper by another dealer, we will beat that price. Full DVLA transfer handling is included at no extra charge beyond the £80 DVLA fee.
• Why are some DES 1E listings priced much lower than the market rate? +
  Some dealers advertise plates with a headline figure such as “from £200”, which can refer to their minimum site-wide price rather than an actual price for DES 1E. The genuine market value of DES 1E reflects its specific characteristics — plate format, letter combination, rarity and any name or word that buyers may associate with it. NewReg lists DES 1E at £83,445 — the true market price — with a price match guarantee: if you find DES 1E legitimately offered cheaper by another UK dealer, we will beat that price.
• What is included when I buy DES 1E from NewReg? +
  Your purchase of DES 1E from NewReg includes: full DVLA transfer service — we handle all paperwork on your behalf at no extra charge beyond the standard DVLA transfer fee, a certificate of entitlement, and road-legal acrylic number plates. The £80 DVLA transfer fee is shown separately at checkout and paid direct to the DVLA. NewReg has been a DVLA-recognised reseller and CNDA member since 1991.
• When was DES 1E first issued? +
  DES 1E was first made available at a DVLA auction in July 1991, when the registration was released to the public for the first time. Separately, the plate format identifies DES 1E as a 1967 registration — this determines which vehicles it can be assigned to. Under DVLA rules, DES 1E can be placed on any vehicle first registered in 1967 or earlier.
• Can I put DES 1E on my car? +
  Under DVLA rules, a number plate cannot make a vehicle appear newer than it is. DES 1E can be assigned to a vehicle first registered in 1967 or earlier — it cannot be placed on a vehicle registered after that date.
• Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on DES 1E? +
  Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find DES 1E advertised cheaper by any other UK dealer. If you do find a lower price for the same plate, we will beat it — our guarantee covers the full cost including the plate rights, VAT, and the DVLA transfer fee. See our price match guarantee at newreg.co.uk/services/guarantee/
• Has DES 1E ever appeared at a DVLA auction? +
  Yes — DES 1E has DVLA auction history, having been offered at a DVLA auction in July 1991. DVLA auction appearances are a mark of a registration's rarity and desirability.