1989 Maserati 228 2.8L Petrol · F261 VJS
1989 Maserati 228 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 06 Feb 1989. Recorded mileage 73,479 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MASERATI 228
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,479 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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F261 VJS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 73,479 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F261 VJS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Maserati 228 (F261 VJS) between July 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
F261 VJS Mileage History
- 29/07/202273,425 mi
- 29/07/202273,426 mi+1 mi
- 06/09/202373,434 mi+8 mi
- 03/10/202573,479 mi+45 mi
Average of roughly 17 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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