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Check by VIN: JMBSNCY4A8U009904Mitsubishi Lancer 2008

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Market data updated 01.10.2026

Cars / Mitsubishi / LancerFree report · 08.10.2026
Mitsubishi Lancer, photos from the listing
MITSUBISHI · LANCER · X GENERATION · 2008
Mitsubishi Lancer
2008

petrol · Front-wheel drive · Manual

Listing activeLviv
Asking price5 500 $−150 $ to the market median
Mileage290 000 kmin the listing · 09.2026
Needs attention3
Accidents Mileage290 000 kmabove the same-age median (196 500 km) · +48% Recalls5 campaigns for the model and yearA dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this car
No issues1
VINValidDecodes as: Japan · Mitsubishi Motors
For reference2
Wanted PriceWithin the market−150 $ 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

290 000 km — higher than typical mileage для однорічок на ринку (+48% to медіани 196 500 km), на 7% above 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

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 →
03Listing photo

How the car looks now

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

Current look

12 photos listing
Shown 5 of 12.
04History and owners

Car history by date

Events, owners and gaps without records.

Events

Production year 2008

Listing (active)

Today

price 5 500 $ · 290 000 km · listing active

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 within the usual range for similar cars, closer to the lower bound: cheaper than 54% of listings.

Within the market
Asking price5 500 $this car
Median of similar listings5 650 $the same model, close years
Difference from median−150 $cheaper than the market median · −2,7%

Where this price sits among similar listings

Out of 100 similar listings, 46 are cheaper than this car, 54 — pricier.

How the year affects the price

−28%2005
−22%2006
−26%2007
this car's year2008
−1%2009
+45%2010
+27%2011

Listing medians of neighbouring years relative to this car's year: year older — −26% · year newer — −1%.

06Mileage

What the mileage says

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

Mileage290 000 kmin the listing
For age+48%to the same-age median (196 500 km)
Confirmation

Where the value comes from

Comparison with same-age cars

This carin the listing
290 000 km
Same-age mediantypical mileage on the market
this car has 93 500 km more · +48%
196 500 km
Benchmark15 000 km/yr × 18 years
this car has 20 000 km more · +7%
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 year1 630 $≈ 6 100 ₴/mo
Depreciation16,7% of value per year · decrease in the car's price, not a payment
58%42 300 ₴≈ $943
Scheduled serviceoil, filters, fluids · engine typical displacement
14%10 000 ₴≈ $223
Tyressummer + winter for ~4 years, seasonal change
13%9 400 ₴≈ $210
Repair and wearbrakes, suspension, battery · 3,5% of value per year (age 18 y)
12%8 900 ₴≈ $198
MTPL (basic policy)basic policy by engine displacement
4%2 600 ₴≈ $58
73 200 ₴≈ $1,632total per year · ≈ 6 100 ₴/mo (≈ $136/mo) 42% cash58% depreciation
30 900 ₴≈ $689cash costs · ≈ 2 600 ₴/mo (≈ $58/mo)everything except depreciation
42 300 ₴≈ $943depreciation · ≈ 3 500 ₴/mo (≈ $78/mo)16,7% of value per year · not a payment

Calculation basis: median of similar listings 5 650 $ · rate 44,86 ₴/$

09Value over time

How the value changes over the years

Five years back and ahead from the median of similar listings 5 700 $ — by the model's price curve by age.

Value by year

past years · model curvenowforecast% — difference from the value now
10Wanted

Wanted status

Status by VIN and plate on the check date.

Wanted check completed

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Status
As of08.10.2026check date
VINJMBSNCY4A8U009904
11Safety and specs

Safety, documents and equipment

Checks by VIN and plate, factory data and equipment.

VIN decoding · Mitsubishi Lancer 2008

JMBSNCY4A8U009904
RegionAsia1st character: J
CountryJapanWMI JMB · Mitsubishi
Model year200810th character: 8
PlantU11th character
VIN structure
  1. 1–3JMB · WMImanufacturer and countryJapan · Mitsubishi
  2. 4–8SNCY4 · VDSbody, engine, trimLancer
  3. 9A · check digitnot used outside the Americas
  4. 108 · year code2008
  5. 11U · plantmanufacturer’s plant code
  6. 12–17009904 · 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
GenerationX generation
Production year2008 · 18 years
Enginepetrol
DriveFront-wheel drive
GearboxManual
ColourBlack
12Recall 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
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Campaign description

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.

Fix: 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
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Campaign description

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.

Fix: 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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Campaign description

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.

Fix: 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
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
Campaign description

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.

Fix: 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
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Campaign description

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.

Fix: 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 08.10.2026.

  • Listingfirst recorded 10.08.2026data 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 2008 VIN check

This page is a short report on the Mitsubishi Lancer 2008: VIN JMBSNCY4A8U009904, production year 2008, mileage 290k km, petrol engine, manual gearbox and an asking price of $5,500. 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. High mileage — service history and the condition of the engine and gearbox are decisive.

Market position

Based on current data, year ±2). Market prices range from $3,450 to $13,900 with a median of $5,650, and this offer is within the market: 3% under the median.

Insight: The price is in line with the market — a balanced offer. Wide price spread — the final value depends heavily on trim, condition and mileage.

History & registrations

The report includes state registry data: owners — 0, transfers — 0, plate changes — 0, years in the registry — —. The latest recorded operation: on —. 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.