25-Year Age Research · CT9A
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII U.S. Import Age Checkpoint
Earliest model age checkpoint: February 2026
Later-built examples reach the age checkpoint later. The final catalogued production month corresponds to January 2028; verify the individual car.
These model-level dates are research estimates. They do not establish that a particular vehicle can be imported, titled or registered.
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Production range & estimated age milestones
| Chassis code | CT9A |
|---|---|
| Production start | February 2001 |
| Production end | January 2003 |
| Earliest production month + 25 years | February 2026 |
| Latest production month + 25 years | January 2028 |
NHTSA’s 25-year period runs from the actual vehicle’s date of manufacture. Verify it using the manufacturer’s label or supporting documentation described by NHTSA. A model year or catalogued production range does not establish that date.
Age is one requirement to verify
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Next: verify, then plan
Connect the research to the actual car.
Verify the specific build date, engine configuration, import documents and state requirements before arranging an international shipment. Plan the domestic handover separately.