8789 RA for Sale

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Plate Details

8789 RA is a dateless registration — one of the most desirable formats in the UK personalised plate market. Dateless plates carry no year identifier, which means they can be transferred to a vehicle of any age with no restriction. This flexibility, combined with their short format and limited availability, makes dateless plates among the most sought-after on the market.

Registration History

8789 RA was first made available in April 1964.

Why buy from NewReg?

Frequently Asked Questions

• What could 8789 RA represent? +
  Many people would see 8789 RA as representing the name or word Ppra, Ora or Tra. 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 8789 RA? +
  NewReg.co.uk currently lists 8789 RA at £2,845, with a total all-in cost from £2,925 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 £246 per month (0% APR, subject to status).
• Why are some 8789 RA 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 8789 RA. The genuine market value of 8789 RA reflects its specific characteristics — plate format, letter combination, rarity and any name or word that buyers may associate with it. NewReg lists 8789 RA at £2,845 — the true market price — with a price match guarantee: if you find 8789 RA legitimately offered cheaper by another UK dealer, we will beat that price.
• What is included when I buy 8789 RA from NewReg? +
  Your purchase of 8789 RA 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.
• Can I put 8789 RA on any vehicle? +
  8789 RA is a dateless registration — it carries no year identifier. Under DVLA rules, dateless plates can be transferred to a vehicle of any age, making them one of the most flexible personalised number plates available.
• Can I buy 8789 RA on finance? +
  Yes — 8789 RA is eligible for 0% APR finance through NewReg's finance partner. Based on the current price of £2,845, monthly payments start from approximately £246. Finance is available on plates priced between £250 and £25,000, subject to status and approval.
• Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on 8789 RA? +
  Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find 8789 RA 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/
• What is the total cost of buying 8789 RA? +
  The all-in cost of buying 8789 RA from NewReg is £2,925. This breaks down as: plate price £2,845 + VAT £569 + 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.
• What does 8789 RA mean as a personalised plate? +
  As a personalised number plate, 8789 RA is most often chosen because it reads as the name or word Ppra. The DVLA issues registrations based on a formula of letters and numbers — the personal meaning comes from how buyers interpret the combination. 8789 RA is a popular choice for anyone named Ppra or with a personal or professional connection to that word.