Basic-reg-generator

A simple Python script that generates UK-style vehicle registration plates (post-2001 format) based on user input such as registration year, month, and area.

This project was created as a basic practice script to experiment with conditional logic, input validation, and constrained random generation.

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Features

• Generates UK-style registration plates (2001 onwards)
• Interactive command-line input for:
  • Registration year
  • Registration month
  • Registration area (limited set)
• Randomly generates plate letters while:
  • Excluding invalid characters (I, Q, Z)
  • Filtering out predefined offensive letter combinations
• Automatically calculates correct year codes based on UK plate rules
• Single-file, standalone script

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Example Output

Enter the year your car was registered (2001 and onwards): 2018 Enter the month your car was registered (E.G; September): March Enter the area where your car was registered (E.G; London): London

Your generated registration plate is: AL18 XYZ Thank you for using the registration plate generator!

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How It Works

UK registration plates follow the format:

AA## AAA

• First letter: Registration area (simplified mapping)
• Second letter: Random letter (excluding I, Q, Z)
• Two digits: Year code
  • March–August → last two digits of year
  • September–February → last two digits + 50
• Last three letters: Random letters with filters applied

All logic is contained within a single Python file and runs sequentially.

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Requirements

• Python 3.x
• Standard library only (random, string)

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How to Run

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/Basic-reg-generator.git
   

2. Navigate to the project folder: cd Basic-reg-generator
3. Run the script: python Registration.py

Limitations

• Implemented as a single-file, procedural script
• Registration areas are limited to a small predefined list
• Plate generation logic is simplified and not fully DVLA-accurate
• No persistence, configuration files, or reusable functions
• Designed for interactive CLI use only

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Disclaimer

This project is for educational purposes only and does not generate real or officially registered vehicle registration plates.