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An auction of special and interesting registration numbers has generated nearly £270,000 for DVS, with ‘JSY95’ the most sought-after.
The desired plate went for £28,000, ahead of ‘JSY96’, which went for £22,000.
‘JSY104’ was next, reaping £11,400 for Driver and Vehicle Standards when it went under the hammer.
More than 50 were auctioned at Glencoe in St. Lawrence on Saturday 10 July, with bidders taking part both in person and online.
'J91123' attracted the lowest bids, ending up fetching £700.
“The auction this weekend again proved very popular in this niche market, raising a significant amount for the department,” Gordon Forrest, Head of DVS, said.
“Surplus funds raised from the auction will help pay for important Infrastructure projects and Road safety initiatives. I would like to thank everyone involved for ensuring that the event ran smoothly.”
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