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Check by VIN: JMBSMCZ4A9U000731Mitsubishi 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 24.09.2026

Cars / Mitsubishi / Lancer EvolutionFree report · 09.10.2026
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, photos from the listing
MITSUBISHI · LANCER EVOLUTION · X GENERATION · 2008
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
2008

2,0 petrol · All-wheel drive · Robotised

Listing activeKyiv
Asking price14 800 $−16 200 $ to the market median
Mileage186 000 kmin the listing · 07.2026
History in Ukraine6 owners8 operations · since 11.2022
Needs attention3
Mileage186 000 kmabove the same-age median (32 000 km) · +481% Owners6 owners in UkraineRe-registrations at short intervals Recalls5 campaigns for the model and yearA dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this car
No issues2
Usage typePrivate owners onlyNo companies among owners in Ukraine VINValidDecodes as: Japan · Mitsubishi Motors
For reference3
Wanted Accidents PriceBelow market−16 200 $ to the market median
02Main risks

First — what affects the decision

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

01 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Mileage higher than typical

186 000 km — higher than typical mileage for same-age cars on the market (+481% to the median 32 000 km), −31% to the nominal benchmark 15 000 km/yr. Listing, mileage records, same-age market.

What it means
Wear of components and suspension above average; not a sign of a fault.

Unknown: Condition of components — statistics don't show it.

Grounds in the section below →
02 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Frequent owner changes

6 owners in Ukraine, re-registrations at short intervals. Registration operations.

What it means
The car may have been resold due to hidden problems or as stock.

Unknown: Reasons for resales.

Grounds in the section below →
03 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Recall campaigns for the model and year

5 campaigns for Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2009 model year. 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 →
03Listing photo

How the car looks now

Seller's photos from the listing; they do not replace a body inspection and diagnostics.

Current look

17 photos listing
Shown 5 of 17.
04History and owners

Car history by date

Events, owners and gaps without records.

Events

Production year 2008

Plate change

KA1080KH · Kyiv · private person · red

Sold to a new owner

KA1100BT · Dnipropetrovsk Oblast · private person · red

Sold to a new owner

KA1080TO · Kyiv · private person · red

Sold to a new owner

KA2120TO · Kyiv · private person · red

Authorised user added (power of attorney)

KA2120TO · Kyiv · private person · red

Sold to a new owner

KA2120TO · Kyiv Oblast · private person · red

Authorised user added (power of attorney)

KA2120TO · Kyiv Oblast · private person · red

Sold to a new owner

KA2120TO · Kyiv Oblast · private person · red

Listing (active)

Today

price 14 800 $ · 186 000 km · listing active

Owners and registrations

6owners in Ukraine
8registration operations
4plates in records · 3 changes
01
Private person

26.11.2022 → 08.09.2023 · 9 mo

Kyiv

02
Private person

08.09.2023 → 22.08.2024 · 11 mo

Dnipropetrovsk Oblast

03
Private person

22.08.2024 → 07.09.2024

Kyiv

04
Private person

07.09.2024 → 07.02.2025 · 5 mo

Kyiv

05
Private person

07.02.2025 → 21.03.2025 · 1 mo

Kyiv Oblast

06
Private person Current

21.03.2025 → now · 1 y 6 mo

Kyiv Oblast

Registration operations · 8

DateOperation
21.03.2025Sold to a new owner
10.02.2025Authorised user added (power of attorney)
07.02.2025Sold to a new owner
15.01.2025Authorised user added (power of attorney)
07.09.2024Sold to a new owner
22.08.2024Sold to a new owner
08.09.2023Sold to a new owner
26.11.2022Plate change
Frequent re-registrations at short intervals.
05Market price

Where this price sits among similar cars

Asking price next to similar listings, the effect of the year and this listing's price changes.

Price is lower than usual for similar cars: cheaper than 93% of listings.

Below market
Asking price14 800 $this car
Median of similar listings31 000 $the same model, close years
Difference from median−16 200 $cheaper than the market median · −52,3%

Where this price sits among similar listings

Out of 100 similar listings, 7 are cheaper than this car, 93 — pricier.

How the year affects the price

−28%2006
+65%2007
this car's year2008

Listing medians of neighbouring years relative to this car's year: year older — +65%.

06Mileage

What the mileage says

How much, whether it is typical for the age and what confirms it.

Mileage186 000 kmin the listing
For age+481%to the same-age median (32 000 km)
Confirmation

Where the value comes from

Comparison with same-age cars

This carin the listing
186 000 km
Same-age mediantypical mileage on the market
this car has 154 000 km more · +481%
32 000 km
Benchmark15 000 km/yr × 18 years
this car has 84 000 km less · −31%
270 000 km
this cardifference with the car

What will confirm the mileage

  1. 1Service records with date, mileage and VINshow how the mileage grew between services
  2. 2Service invoices with odometer readingsindependent dated points, not dependent on the listing
  3. 3Mileage readings from electronic units (workshop diagnostics)control units store their own mileage value
08Cost 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 year7 470 $≈ 27 900 ₴/mo
Depreciation19% of value per year · decrease in the car's price, not a payment
79%264 200 ₴≈ $5,890
Repair and wearbrakes, suspension, battery · 3,5% of value per year (age 18 y)
15%48 700 ₴≈ $1,086
Scheduled serviceoil, filters, fluids · engine 2 l
3%10 000 ₴≈ $223
Tyressummer + winter for ~4 years, seasonal change
3%9 400 ₴≈ $210
MTPL (basic policy)basic policy by engine displacement
1%3 000 ₴≈ $67
335 200 ₴≈ $7,473total per year · ≈ 27 900 ₴/mo (≈ $622/mo) 21% cash79% depreciation
71 100 ₴≈ $1,585cash costs · ≈ 5 900 ₴/mo (≈ $132/mo)everything except depreciation
264 200 ₴≈ $5,890depreciation · ≈ 22 000 ₴/mo (≈ $490/mo)19% of value per year · not a payment

Calculation basis: median of similar listings 31 000 $ · rate 44,85 ₴/$

09Value over time

How the value changes over the years

Five years ahead from the median of similar listings 31 000 $ — by the model's price curve by age.

Value by year

nowforecast% — difference from the value now
10Wanted

Wanted status

Status by VIN and plate on the check date.

Wanted check completed

Check by VIN and plate

Status
As of08.10.2026check date
PlateKA2120TOVIN JMBSMCZ4A9U000731
11Safety and specs

Safety, documents and equipment

Checks by VIN and plate, factory data and equipment.

VIN decoding · Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2008

JMBSMCZ4A9U000731
RegionAsia1st character: J
CountryJapanWMI JMB · Mitsubishi
Model year200910th character: 9
PlantU11th character
VIN structure
  1. 1–3JMB · WMImanufacturer and countryJapan · Mitsubishi
  2. 4–8SMCZ4 · VDSbody, engine, trimLancer Evolution
  3. 9A · check digitnot used outside the Americas
  4. 109 · year code2009
  5. 11U · plantmanufacturer’s plant code
  6. 12–17000731 · 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 MotorsValid
  • 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 Evolution
GenerationX generation
Production year2008 · 18 years
Engine2,0 l · petrol
DriveAWD
GearboxRobotised
BodySedan
ColourRed
12Recall campaigns

Recalls for the model

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

5 campaigns for Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2008

by model and year
VisibilityEngine and coolingTransmissionFuel systemAirbags
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.

Transmission№ 13V446000check VIN
Campaign description

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured from December 12, 2007, through March 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the clutch master cylinder can fail.

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected clutch master cylinders free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's campaign number for this recall is SR-13-009.

Fuel system№ 09V349000check VIN
Campaign description

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY

MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 LANCER EVOLUTION, RALLIART, AND SPORTBACK RALLIART VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TURBOCHARGED ENGINES. THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FUEL RETURN PIPE IS ATTACHED TO THE ENGINE, IN COMBINATION WITH FREQUENT VEHICLE OPERATION AT CERTAIN ENGINE REVOLUTIONS, MAY RESULT IN A RESONANCE THAT, IF CONTINUED OVER TIME, MAY CAUSE A STRESS CRACK TO DEVELOP AT THE FIXED PORTION OF THE FUEL PIPE.

THE FUEL RETURN PIPE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW PART AND TWO ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENT BRACKETS WILL BE INSTALLED TO BETTER CONTROL FUEL PIPE VIBRATION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-888-648-7820.

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.
13Data completeness

What the report is based on

As of 09.10.2026.

  • Registrations in Ukraine8 operationsdata available
  • Listingfirst recorded 08.07.2026data available
  • Mileage1 readingsdata available
  • Wantedon 08.10.2026checked
  • Recallsby model and yearchecked
  • Model marketprices of similar listingsdata available
14Conclusion

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 JMBSMCZ4A9U000731, production year 2008, mileage 186k km, petrol engine, robotised gearbox and an asking price of $14,800. 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, year ±2). Market prices range from $18,350 to $42,300 with a median of $31,000, and this offer is below the market: 52% under the median. This is not always a problem, but such a difference deserves extra attention to the car's condition, documents, registration history.

Insight: The price is abnormally low — a higher risk of hidden problems.

History & registrations

The report includes state registry data: owners — 6, transfers — 7, plate changes — 3, years in the registry — 1. The latest recorded operation: Plate change on 26.11.2022. This data helps to assess the legal transparency of the car before buying.

Insight: Many owners (6) — frequent resales usually have a reason. The plate was changed 3 times — such changes can split the history into separate episodes. The car appeared in Ukraine recently — the history is short, its origin matters.