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Check by VIN: JA3AW86V38U048003 — Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2008

What the VIN tells us: country and plant of manufacture, model year, factory specs and manufacturer recalls — plus registration history and the market price.

Market data updated 05.10.2026

Cars / Mitsubishi / Lancer Free report · 09.10.2026
MITSUBISHI · LANCER · 2008
Mitsubishi Lancer
2008

2,0 petrol

Car is not for sale nowKyiv Oblast
History in Ukraine1 owner1 operation · since 02.2021
02Main risks

First — what affects the decision

Grounds, value, unknowns and a check for each item.

01 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Recall campaigns for the model and year

5 campaigns for Mitsubishi Lancer 2008. By model and model year, not by VIN.

What it means
Some campaigns may have been completed or may not apply to this car's version or trim.

Unknown: Applicability to the VIN and completion status.

Grounds in the section below →
03History and owners

Car history by date

Events, owners and gaps without records.

Events

Production year 2008

Plate change to AI0913HB

AI0913HB · Kyiv Oblast · private person · red

Today

Owners and registrations

1owner in Ukraine
1registration operation
1plate in records
01
Private person Current

19.02.2021 → now · 5 y 7 mo

Kyiv Oblast

Registration operations · 1

DateOperation
19.02.2021Plate change to AI0913HB
Owners in Ukraine are private individuals only, with no frequent re-registrations.
04Cost of ownership

What it costs to own

Annual running budget calculated by LevelCar and, separately, fuel with parameters you can change.

Calculated by LevelCar

Annual running budget

Annual running costs at typical rates for this car.

per year1 230 $≈ 4 600 ₴/mo
Depreciation16% of value per year · decrease in the car's price, not a payment
48%26 500 ₴≈ $590
Scheduled serviceoil, filters, fluids · engine 2 l
18%10 000 ₴≈ $223
Tyressummer + winter for ~4 years, seasonal change
17%9 400 ₴≈ $209
Repair and wearbrakes, suspension, battery · 3,5% of value per year (age 18 y)
11%6 000 ₴≈ $134
MTPL (basic policy)basic policy by engine displacement
5%3 000 ₴≈ $67
54 900 ₴≈ $1,223total per year · ≈ 4 600 ₴/mo (≈ $102/mo) 52% cash48% depreciation
28 400 ₴≈ $633cash costs · ≈ 2 400 ₴/mo (≈ $53/mo)everything except depreciation
26 500 ₴≈ $590depreciation · ≈ 2 200 ₴/mo (≈ $49/mo)16% of value per year · not a payment

Calculation basis: typical model price by age 3 699 $ · rate 44,85 ₴/$

05Value over time

How the value changes over the years

Five years back and ahead from typical price of such cars 3 700 $ — by the model's price curve by age.

Value by year

past years · model curvenowforecast% — difference from the value now
06Wanted

Wanted status

Status by VIN and plate on the check date.

Wanted check completed

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Status
As of09.10.2026check date
PlateAI0913HBVIN JA3AW86V38U048003
07Safety and specs

Safety, documents and equipment

Checks by VIN and plate, factory data and equipment.

VIN decoding · MITSUBISHI LANCER 2008

JA3AW86V38U048003
RegionAsia1st character: J
CountryJapanWMI JA3 · Mitsubishi
Model year200810th character: 8
PlantU11th character
VIN structure
  1. 1–3JA3 · WMImanufacturer and countryJapan · Mitsubishi
  2. 4–8AW86V · VDSbody, engine, trimLANCER
  3. 93 · check digitnot used outside the Americas
  4. 108 · year code2008
  5. 11U · plantmanufacturer’s plant code
  6. 12–17048003 · serial numberunique to the car

Checks by VIN and plate

  • VIN: format (the check digit is not used outside the Americas)Decodes as: Japan · MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC)Valid
  • Recall campaigns for the model and year5 campaigns for the model and year. A dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this carCampaigns found
Recall campaigns →

Specs and equipment

MakeMITSUBISHI
ModelLANCER
Production year2008 · 18 years
Engine2,0 l · petrol
BodySedan
ColourRed
08Recall campaigns

Recalls for the model

Manufacturer service campaigns for the model and year — not by VIN.

5 campaigns for Mitsubishi Lancer 2008

by model and year
BodyVisibilityEngine and coolingBrakesAirbags
Body№ 20V279000check VIN
Campaign description

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Sportback, 2008-2013 Outlander, and 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-003.

Visibility№ 18V071000check VIN
Campaign description

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Outlander, 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Evolution, and 2010 Lancer Sportback vehicles equipped with sunroofs. The sunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly, becoming a road hazard to other vehicles.

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof glass assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-003.

Engine and cooling№ 14V562000check VIN
Campaign description

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Lancer, Lancer Evolution, and Outlander; 2009-2011 Lancer Sportback, Lancer Rilliart, and Lancer Sportback Ralliart; and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles, manufactured with 4B1 engines, have an engine pulley and belt arrangement for turning the alternator, the cooling fan and the power steering pump (if equipped). These pulleys may experience unusual wear and allow for belt detachment.

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive belt with a rubber belt. Drive pulleys that are excessively worn will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-009.

Brakes№ 09V077000check VIN
Campaign description

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE

MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 39,711 MY 2008-2009 OUTLANDER AND LACER VEHICLES. INCORRECT MATERIAL COMPOSITION OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE MAY CAUSE THE CHECK VALVE TO STICK CLOSED WHEN THE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS RE-STARTED AND PUT INTO MOTION, UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS (VERY SLOW VEHICLE MANEUVERS), THERE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT INITIAL BRAKING ASSIST.

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.

Airbags№ 09V435000check VIN
Campaign description

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 LANCER AND LANCER EVOLUTION VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN AND DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN AREAS WHERE HEAVY ROAD SALT IS USED IN THE WINTER, A LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO A MIXTURE OF MELTED SNOW WITH SALT THROWN UP BY THE OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD MAY CAUSE A WATER-SALT MIXTURE TO ADHERE TO THE FRONT IMPACT SENSORS.

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FRONT AIRBAG SENSORS THAT HAVE IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANCE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI CUSTOMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT AT 1-888-648-7820.

A dealer confirms by VIN whether the campaign applies to this car (version, trim) and whether it was completed.
09Data completeness

What the report is based on

As of 09.10.2026.

  • Registrations in Ukraine1 operationdata available
  • Wantedon 09.10.2026checked
  • Recallsby model and yearchecked
10Conclusion

Summary

Confirmed by checks

Remains unknown

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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2008 VIN check

This page is a short report on the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2008: VIN JA3AW86V38U048003, production year 2008, petrol engine. Such a check helps to quickly understand how well a specific car matches the market, whether the price looks suspiciously low and whether the mileage is typical for this year.

Insight: The car is over 15 years old — running costs are higher; the key inspection points are the body and anti-corrosion treatment.

Market position

Based on current data. Market prices range from $1,600 to $32,000 with a median of $25,500.

Insight: Wide price spread — the final value depends heavily on trim, condition and mileage. There is no specific listing price — the market median serves as the reference.

History & registrations

The report includes state registry data: owners — 1, transfers — 0, plate changes — 0, years in the registry — 5. The latest recorded operation: Plate change to AI0913HB on 19.02.2021. This data helps to assess the legal transparency of the car before buying.

Insight: One registration history with no re-registrations logged. History before import may be incomplete.