HAT 312S for Sale

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Plate Details

HAT 312S is a suffix-style registration. The suffix letter S at the end of the plate identifies it as a 1977 registration. Suffix plates were the standard UK format from 1963 to 1983. Under DVLA rules, HAT 312S can be assigned to any vehicle first registered in 1977 or earlier. Suffix plates with strong initials or short numbers are among the most collectable formats available.

Registration History

HAT 312S was first made available in September 2021. 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. HAT 312S has DVLA auction history, having been offered at a DVLA auction in September 2021. 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.

Why buy from NewReg?

Frequently Asked Questions

• What type of number plate is HAT 312S? +
  HAT 312S is a Suffix style number plate (letters + number + letter). 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 HAT 312S? +
  NewReg.co.uk currently lists HAT 312S at £3,994, with a total all-in cost from £4,074 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 £342 per month (0% APR, subject to status).
• Why are some HAT 312S 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 HAT 312S. The genuine market value of HAT 312S reflects its specific characteristics — plate format, letter combination, rarity and any name or word that buyers may associate with it. NewReg lists HAT 312S at £3,994 — the true market price — with a price match guarantee: if you find HAT 312S legitimately offered cheaper by another UK dealer, we will beat that price.
• What is included when I buy HAT 312S from NewReg? +
  Your purchase of HAT 312S 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 HAT 312S first issued? +
  HAT 312S was first made available at a DVLA auction in September 2021, when the registration was released to the public for the first time. Separately, the plate format identifies HAT 312S as a 1977 registration — this determines which vehicles it can be assigned to. Under DVLA rules, HAT 312S can be placed on any vehicle first registered in 1977 or earlier.
• Can I put HAT 312S on my car? +
  Under DVLA rules, a number plate cannot make a vehicle appear newer than it is. HAT 312S can be assigned to a vehicle first registered in 1977 or earlier — it cannot be placed on a vehicle registered after that date.
• Can I buy HAT 312S on finance? +
  Yes — HAT 312S is eligible for 0% APR finance through NewReg's finance partner. Based on the current price of £3,994, monthly payments start from approximately £342. Finance is available on plates priced between £250 and £25,000, subject to status and approval.
• Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on HAT 312S? +
  Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find HAT 312S 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 HAT 312S ever appeared at a DVLA auction? +
  Yes — HAT 312S has DVLA auction history, having been offered at a DVLA auction in September 2021. DVLA auction appearances are a mark of a registration's rarity and desirability.
• What is the total cost of buying HAT 312S? +
  The all-in cost of buying HAT 312S from NewReg is £4,074. This breaks down as: plate price £3,994 + VAT £799 + 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.