Foreign car in Malta

miamitonio

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Member since 18 November 2014

miamitonio

18 November 2014 17:28:23

miamitonio

18 November 2014 17:28:23

Hi there!
I've a question guys, my father in law moved into Malta one year ago from Italy and he brought with him his italian car.
7 months ago he had to go back in Italy for health problems and he left his car here, the car is parked on the street with the insurance expired in August, engine broken (does not start) and also the car has not been registered on MT.
Now the question is: what may happen by the law regulamentation?

Thanks a lot in advance!!!!!

georgeingozo

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Member since 24 March 2010

georgeingozo

19 November 2014 04:14:42

3703

georgeingozo

19 November 2014 04:14:42

3703

1. even if he wasnt a resident, then the car can only legally be in Malta for 6 months in 12
2. no insurance, and presumably no road tax ?

if someone was to report the car as abandoned, it might be towed away and as not locally registered, scrapped - that might be the best option for your FiL

miamitonio

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Member since 18 November 2014

miamitonio

16 December 2014 12:43:48

miamitonio

16 December 2014 12:43:48

ok thanks a lot!

Darrylmartin

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Member since 14 October 2014

Mellieha

Darrylmartin

17 December 2014 18:15:04

Darrylmartin

17 December 2014 18:15:04

Mellieha

Hi thought I would mention I'm a fully qualified English mechanic if needed to take a look... I'm currently based in st Julian's (however I'm guessing it's been dealt with)

Cheers
Darryl

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