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ITV chaos in Mallorca: When re-registration immobilizes cars

Why Re-Registered Cars Can Still Be Immobilized in Mallorca

Pending technical sign-off in Mallorca can leave re-registered cars unusable and exposed to fines or impoundment.

Published: April 23, 2026
ITV chaos in Mallorca: When re-registration immobilizes cars

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Why can a car in Mallorca be immobilized even if the re-registration has already been submitted?

In Mallorca, some owners are currently caught in a backlog where the paperwork for re-registration has been filed, but the technical inspection or official sign-off is still pending. That can leave the vehicle in a legal grey zone: it is not fully cleared to drive, even though the owner has done the formal part correctly. The risk is that the car can be fined or even impounded if it is used before the process is completed.

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