a 1991 228 carries M in position 10.
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How to read a Maserati 228 VIN
Every Maserati 228 VIN follows the same 17-character layout:
| Position | Section | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | WMI | World Manufacturer Identifier — country, manufacturer and vehicle type. |
| 4–8 | VDS | Vehicle Descriptor Section — body style, engine, restraint system, series. |
| 9 | Check digit | A calculated digit that validates the whole VIN. Wrong digit = wrong VIN. |
| 10 | Model year | One character for the model year. Letters skip I, O, Q, U and Z. |
| 11 | Plant | The assembly plant that built the car. |
| 12–17 | Serial | Sequential production number of this exact vehicle. |
Model-year codes for the Maserati 228
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Maserati 228 has not yet outlived: its 11 years still map one-to-one. All 11 model years of the Maserati 228, 1981 to 1991, with the character each one carries:
| Model year | VIN character (position 10) | Same character as |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | M | — |
| 1990 | L | — |
| 1989 | K | — |
| 1988 | J | — |
| 1987 | H | — |
| 1986 | G | — |
| 1985 | F | — |
| 1984 | E | — |
| 1983 | D | — |
| 1982 | C | — |
| 1981 | B | — |
What a decoded Maserati 228 VIN gets you
What a decoded VIN opens up:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 14 mpg combined (avg) | EPA |
| Model years covered | 11 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Maserati 228
Four places on a Maserati 228 carry it, and all four must read the same — a mismatch is where fraud shows itself first.
| Where | How to see it | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Dashboard, driver side | Through the windshield, bottom corner | Easiest to check before you touch anything |
| Driver door jamb | Open the door, sticker on the pillar | Also lists tire pressures and build date |
| Under the hood | Firewall or strut tower plate | Survives a windshield replacement |
| Title and insurance | Paper documents | Must match the car — a mismatch means fraud or a swapped panel |
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Frequently asked questions
Is this Maserati 228 VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows the recalls NHTSA holds on the Maserati 228.
What year is my 228 by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 1991 228 carries M, a 1990 228 carries L, a 1989 228 carries K.
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