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Vehicle Identity (Malta) from VRM

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Registration plate lookup for Malta.

Instantly convert a Maltese number plate into vehicle data, including chassis number or VIN,  providing the foundation for seamless user journeys - eliminating the need for manual VIN entry.

Ideal for websites,  software,  dealerships, insurers, fleets, finance providers, marketplaces, workshops, and other automotive platforms looking to benefit from simple, accurate vehicle identification - and provide a better user experience.

Once identified, the VIN can connect additional datasets, including manufacturer build information and digital service history, depending on coverage. This helps businesses automate data retrieval, reduce manual entry and guide users through their automotive journey.

Key Features

VRM Lookup

Convert Maltese number plates to vehicle data and VIN

Vehicle Identification

Includes make, model, and year

Technical Data

Engine number and capacity, transmission, drivetrain and fuel type

Pricing

PAYG
27p
Per Use
Business
18p
Per Use
Enterprise
14p
Per Use

Pricing

PlanGBPEURUSD
PAYG (Per Use)27p30c38c
Business (Per Use)18p20c25c
Enterprise (Per Use)14p15c19c

Documentation

Introduction

Convert a Maltese number plate into vehicle data and VIN. Simplify identification for websites and software without manual VIN entry.

Header

When making calls to our API, include the following header:

x-api-key:your-api-key-here

Example Request

https://api.oneautoapi.com/cartell/vehicleidentitymaltavrm?vehicle_registration_mark=AB21ABC

Example Sandbox Request

https://sandbox.oneautoapi.com/cartell/vehicleidentitymaltavrm?vehicle_registration_mark=AB21ABC

Request Parameters

vehicle_registration_mark
mandatory, string, e.g. AB21ABC
Vehicle registration number (VRM).

Sample Response

{
  "success": true,
  "result": {
    "vehicle_registration_mark": "ABC123",
    "manufacturer_desc": "CHEVROLET",
    "model_desc": "SPARK",
    "derivative_desc": "1.9T LS",
    "vehicle_identification_number": "KL1MF3819DC000000",
    "engine_number": "123456KD7",
    "first_registration_date": "2014-03-28",
    "engine_capacity_cc": 995,
    "fuel_type_desc": "PETROL",
    "transmission_desc": "MANUAL",
    "drivetrain_desc": "2WD",
    "manufactured_year": 2013
  }
}

Response Parameters

success
e.g. true
Whether the api call was successful
vehicle_registration_mark
e.g. ABC123
Vehicle registration number (VRM).
manufacturer_desc
e.g. CHEVROLET
Manufacturer description
model_desc
e.g. SPARK
Model description.
derivative_desc
e.g. 1.9T LS
EV Database’s model variant.
vehicle_identification_number
e.g. KL1MF3819DC000000
Vehicle identification number (VIN).
engine_number
e.g. 123456KD7
Vehicle engine number.
first_registration_date
e.g. 2014-03-28
Date of first registration.
engine_capacity_cc
e.g. 995
Cubic capacity of the engine.
fuel_type_desc
e.g. PETROL
The vehicle's fuel type description
transmission_desc
e.g. MANUAL
The vehicle's transmission type
drivetrain_desc
e.g. 2WD
Drivetrain
manufactured_year
e.g. 2013
Year of manufacture.

Status Codes

200
success, chargeable
Request has been successfully received and a response has been sent.
202
accepted, non-chargeable
Request has been received and accepted for processing, but the action has not yet been completed.
204
no content, non-chargeable
Request has been successfully received but there is no content to return e.g. if an invalid VRM has been sent.
206
partial content, non-chargeable
Request has been successfully received but limited content is returned e.g. if an invalid VRM has been sent.
400
bad request, non-chargeable
Request was not received e.g. if any required parameters are missing.
403
forbidden, non-chargeable
Request was rejected e.g. if the API key is invalid or the service is not enabled.
429
too many requests, non-chargeable
API key rate limit/quota has been exceeded.
500
internal server error, non-chargeable
We are unable to process the request e.g. if the API is under extremely heavy load.
503
service unavailable, non-chargeable
Service is temporarily unavailable. Contact help@oneautoapi.com

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Convert a Maltese number plate into vehicle data and VIN. Simplify identification for websites and software without manual VIN entry.