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Maserati VIN Decoder

The Maserati brothers founded the company in Bologna in 1914, and it has been based in Modena since 1939. The Ghibli, Quattroporte and GranTurismo are its best-known road cars.

Built before 1981?

Can I decode a Maserati VIN from before 1981?

Not yet. A Maserati built before 1981 used a shorter, manufacturer-specific number rather than the 17-character standard, and our classic decoder does not cover Maserati so far. Every VIN searched there is recorded, and the makes people look up most are the ones we add next.

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Reading a Maserati VIN

What do the first three characters of a Maserati VIN mean?

Maserati carries ZAM, one letter away from Alfa Romeo’s ZAR. The two brands have shared ownership, platforms and engines, and their manufacturer codes sit side by side.

What each of the 17 positions means

The 17 positionsZAM …
  • 1–3Manufacturer
  • 4–8Vehicle details
  • 9Check digit
  • 10Model year
  • 11Plant
  • 12–17Serial number
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