S116 ARU for Sale

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Registration History

S116 ARU was first made available in March 2002. The original issuing office for this combination is Bournemouth C.B.C.. S116 ARU has DVLA auction history, having been offered at a DVLA auction in March 2002 — a mark of its rarity and desirability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What type of number plate is S116 ARU? +
  S116 ARU 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 S116 ARU? +
  NewReg.co.uk currently lists S116 ARU at £3,245, with a total all-in cost from £3,325 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 £280 per month (0% APR, subject to status).
• Why are some S116 ARU 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 S116 ARU. The genuine market value of S116 ARU reflects its specific characteristics — plate format, letter combination, rarity and any name or word that buyers may associate with it. NewReg lists S116 ARU at £3,245 — the true market price — with a price match guarantee: if you find S116 ARU legitimately offered cheaper by another UK dealer, we will beat that price.
• What is included when I buy S116 ARU from NewReg? +
  Your purchase of S116 ARU 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 S116 ARU first issued? +
  S116 ARU was first made available at a DVLA auction in March 2002, when the registration was released to the public for the first time. Separately, the plate format identifies S116 ARU as a 1998 registration — this determines which vehicles it can be assigned to. Under DVLA rules, S116 ARU can be placed on any vehicle first registered in 1998 or earlier.
• Can I put S116 ARU on my car? +
  Under DVLA rules, a number plate cannot make a vehicle appear newer than it is. S116 ARU can be assigned to a vehicle first registered in 1998 or earlier — it cannot be placed on a vehicle registered after that date.
• Can I buy S116 ARU on finance? +
  Yes — S116 ARU is eligible for 0% APR finance through NewReg's finance partner. Based on the current price of £3,245, monthly payments start from approximately £280. Finance is available on plates priced between £250 and £25,000, subject to status and approval.
• Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on S116 ARU? +
  Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find S116 ARU 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 S116 ARU ever appeared at a DVLA auction? +
  Yes — S116 ARU has DVLA auction history, having been offered at a DVLA auction in March 2002. DVLA auction appearances are a mark of a registration's rarity and desirability.