Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V CP9A
Verified source All cars eligible
Wikipedia gives Jan 1998 – Jan 1999, but the recall record is a stronger source.
NHTSA: the 25-year period "runs from the date of the vehicle's manufacture" (49 U.S.C. 30112(b)(9); 49 CFR 591.5(i)). Most plates show month/year only; we treat a build month as fully clear from the last day of that month 25 years later. Go by the build plate.
Build month → eligible month
| Built | Turns 25 | Status (October 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Jan 2023 | Eligible |
| Feb 1998 | Feb 2023 | Eligible |
| Mar 1998 | Mar 2023 | Eligible |
| Apr 1998 | Apr 2023 | Eligible |
| May 1998 | May 2023 | Eligible |
| Jun 1998 | Jun 2023 | Eligible |
| Jul 1998 | Jul 2023 | Eligible |
FAQ
When can I import a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V (CP9A) to the US?
Under NHTSA's 25-year exemption (49 U.S.C. 30112(b)(9)), eligibility runs from the vehicle's date of manufacture. For this model, production started January 1998, so the earliest cars become eligible in January 2023. Production ended July 1998, so the last cars become eligible in July 2023. Always check the build plate on the specific car.
Is the CP9A eligible under the 25-year rule right now?
Status as of 2026-10-19: All cars eligible. The 25-year period runs from the manufacture date, not the model year. A car built late in the production run may still be waiting.
Does EPA also apply to a CP9A import?
Yes. EPA's Form 3520-1 Code E covers vehicles at least 21 years old (calendar year of manufacture subtracted from year of importation) in original unmodified configuration. DOT and EPA are separate tests; you need both.
How much does it cost to import a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V?
Costs vary by auction price, shipping and duty. Use our CP9A landed-cost calculator for an editable estimate. Typical overhead beyond the car is often a few thousand dollars (see our import-cost guide).
Where to buy parts
- MAPerformance · Turbo performance parts, incl. Evo and WRX/STI
- RHDJapan · Ships from Japan: Nismo, Mugen, Spoon, Tomei, HKS, Cusco and OEM parts
- Megazip · Genuine OEM Japanese parts by catalog and part number
- Nengun Performance · Ships from Japan: HKS, Nismo, Greddy, Blitz, RAYS and more. Also offers a Yahoo Japan Auctions service
- Japamart · Japan proxy buying (Yahoo Auctions, Mercari), useful for discontinued OEM and used tuner parts
- Summit Racing · Large US performance retailer (fluids, tools, universal parts)
- CARiD · Large US online retailer of aftermarket and replacement parts and accessories
- Amazon (Automotive) · Fluids, filters, tools and universal accessories
- eBay Motors Parts · Used and NOS JDM parts from US and Japan sellers
- ZenMarket · Japan proxy for Yahoo Auctions and Japanese stores
- Buyee · Japan proxy for Yahoo Auctions and Mercari
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