CUC 117A private number plate

CUC 117A is a seven-character suffix-style UK private registration. Its format, which comprises three letters followed by three numbers and a final letter, was introduced in 1963. This layout offers a clean and straightforward appearance, with the numerical element of 117 appearing centrally within the registration's structure.

The "CUC" element of the registration, as an initials set, is noted as niche or of low demand, suggesting a degree of rarity and a more targeted appeal. The number "117" follows the standard numeric progression for this type of registration. Digit substitutions are not overtly apparent for this specific registration.

The suffix format, of which CUC 117A is an example, does not show a year identifier, lending it the timeless look associated with dateless registrations. The suffix era has a long history, originating from 1963. From 1903, the UK introduced a system of registration marking using local authority codes; the 'C' code, for example, was associated with West Riding of Yorkshire, and 'U' was linked to Leeds, while 'CU' was a code for Newcastle (South Shields) pre-2001. Furthermore, 'A' can function as a memory tag area marker for Anglia under the current registration system.

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