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25-Year Import Rule · V55W
Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution US Import Eligibility
Legal NOW — since October 2022
Every example of this chassis has passed the 25-year mark.
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Production run & eligibility
| Chassis code | V55W |
|---|---|
| Production start | October 1997 |
| Production end | August 1999 |
| First cars eligible | October 2022 |
| 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 Pajero Evolution built one month later unlocks one month later.
Dakar homologation special, ~2,500 built. Entire run eligible.
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.