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25-Year Import Rule · P25W / P35W
Mitsubishi Delica Star Wagon 4WD US Import Eligibility
Legal NOW — since June 2011
Every example of this chassis has passed the 25-year mark.
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Production run & eligibility
| Chassis code | P25W / P35W |
|---|---|
| Production start | June 1986(approximate) |
| Production end | August 1999(approximate) |
| First cars eligible | June 2011 |
| Last cars eligible | August 2024 |
Eligibility is counted from the month of manufacture on the build plate of the specific car — not the model year. A Delica Star Wagon 4WD built one month later unlocks one month later. Production dates for this chassis are best-effort — always verify the build plate before committing to a purchase.
The turbodiesel 4WD camper-van icon. Entire run eligible (Space Gear successors roll in through the 2020s).
California is different
The 25-year rule is federal — it clears customs and NHTSA. California additionally requires direct-import vehicles newer than 1975 to pass its own emissions certification, which most JDM imports cannot do without an expensive lab conversion. If you are in California, read our state registration guide before bidding on anything.