When can I import a Toyota Corolla Levin and Sprinter Trueno AE86?
The Toyota Corolla Levin and Sprinter Trueno AE86 (AE86, AE85) was built from 1983 to 1987. Under an age rule, what counts is the month on the car's build plate, so each year below runs from January to December builds. If you don't know the month, plan for December.
Australia
Older vehicle (25-year rule): 25 years from the build date.
| Built | 25 years from build date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | January 2008 to December 2008 | Old enough now, whatever the build month |
| 1984 | January 2009 to December 2009 | Old enough now, whatever the build month |
| 1985 | January 2010 to December 2010 | Old enough now, whatever the build month |
| 1986 | January 2011 to December 2011 | Old enough now, whatever the build month |
| 1987 | January 2012 to December 2012 | Old enough now, whatever the build month |
New Zealand
20+ year exemption: 20 years from the date of first registration.
| Built | 20 years from first registration | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | January 2003 to December 2003 | Old enough now, whatever the build month |
| 1984 | January 2004 to December 2004 | Old enough now, whatever the build month |
| 1985 | January 2005 to December 2005 | Old enough now, whatever the build month |
| 1986 | January 2006 to December 2006 | Old enough now, whatever the build month |
| 1987 | January 2007 to December 2007 | Old enough now, whatever the build month |
Cost, eligibility and sheet checks for an AE86 in New Zealand
United States
25-year exemption (NHTSA): 25 years from the build date.
| Built | 25 years from build date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | January 2008 to December 2008 | Old enough now, whatever the build month |
| 1984 | January 2009 to December 2009 | Old enough now, whatever the build month |
| 1985 | January 2010 to December 2010 | Old enough now, whatever the build month |
| 1986 | January 2011 to December 2011 | Old enough now, whatever the build month |
| 1987 | January 2012 to December 2012 | Old enough now, whatever the build month |
Cost, eligibility and sheet checks for an AE86 in the United States
Email me when it's eligible
Every AE86 is already old enough for the age rule in each country we cover. Check the build plate, then check the auction sheet.
Upload the auction sheet and get the damage marks in plain English, the landed cost and the eligibility answer for that exact car. From A$15.
Dates follow the age rules in our rules files (last checked AU 2026-09-30, NZ 2026-09-30, US 2026-10-05). They are general information, not legal advice: confirm the build date and the current rules with a licensed importer before you buy. Model names describe the cars only; Kensa-ya is not affiliated with any manufacturer.