F112 RAT for Sale

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Plate Details

F112 RAT is a prefix-style registration, identified by the letter F at the start of the plate. The prefix letter F corresponds to the 1988 registration period. Under DVLA rules, this plate can be assigned to any vehicle first registered in 1988 or earlier. Prefix plates were issued between 1983 and 2001 and remain popular for their clean, readable format.

Registration History

F112 RAT was first made available in September 2022. The original issuing office for this combination is Kingston upon Hull C.B.C.. Local council and county borough offices issued plates within their geographic area — the issuing office identifies the regional origin of the registration. F112 RAT has DVLA auction history, having been offered at a DVLA auction in September 2022. The DVLA cherished transfer programme was launched in 1989, opening previously reserved registrations to the public for the first time. Plates are selected for DVLA auctions based on their perceived collectability and desirability — an auction appearance is a recognised indicator of a registration's historical market standing and collector appeal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What type of number plate is F112 RAT? +
  F112 RAT is a Prefix style number plate (letter + number + letters). Personalised number plates have no official meaning — they are combinations of letters and numbers issued by the DVLA.
• Where is the cheapest place to buy F112 RAT? +
  NewReg.co.uk currently lists F112 RAT at £2,235, with a total all-in cost from £2,315 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. Finance is also available from approximately £196 per month (0% APR, subject to status).
• Why are some F112 RAT 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 F112 RAT. The genuine market value of F112 RAT reflects its specific characteristics — plate format, letter combination, rarity and any name or word that buyers may associate with it. NewReg lists F112 RAT at £2,235 — the true market price — with a price match guarantee: if you find F112 RAT legitimately offered cheaper by another UK dealer, we will beat that price.
• What is included when I buy F112 RAT from NewReg? +
  Your purchase of F112 RAT 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 F112 RAT first issued? +
  F112 RAT was first made available at a DVLA auction in September 2022, when the registration was released to the public for the first time. Separately, the plate format identifies F112 RAT as a 1988 registration — this determines which vehicles it can be assigned to. Under DVLA rules, F112 RAT can be placed on any vehicle first registered in 1988 or earlier.
• Can I put F112 RAT on my car? +
  Under DVLA rules, a number plate cannot make a vehicle appear newer than it is. F112 RAT can be assigned to a vehicle first registered in 1988 or earlier — it cannot be placed on a vehicle registered after that date.
• Can I buy F112 RAT on finance? +
  Yes — F112 RAT is eligible for 0% APR finance through NewReg's finance partner. Based on the current price of £2,235, monthly payments start from approximately £196. Finance is available on plates priced between £250 and £25,000, subject to status and approval.
• Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on F112 RAT? +
  Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find F112 RAT 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 F112 RAT ever appeared at a DVLA auction? +
  Yes — F112 RAT has DVLA auction history, having been offered at a DVLA auction in September 2022. DVLA auction appearances are a mark of a registration's rarity and desirability.
• What is the total cost of buying F112 RAT? +
  The all-in cost of buying F112 RAT from NewReg is £2,315. This breaks down as: plate price £2,235 + VAT £447 + DVLA transfer fee £80. There are no hidden charges — the DVLA fee is paid directly to the DVLA as part of the transfer process. NewReg handles all DVLA paperwork on your behalf.