Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage 1.2 Petrol Manual. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Humming or droning that rises with road speed, sometimes changing slightly in bends.
Drive at 40-60 mph on a smooth road and make a few gentle lane changes or long bends.
£233
Slow cranking, clicking on startup, or intermittent warning lights after the car has stood for days or weeks.
Start the car from cold with lights, blower and radio off, then restart it again after the drive.
£260
Rough idle, hesitation under load, flashing engine light, or a noticeable shake when accelerating.
Let it idle, then accelerate gently and steadily through the lower gears.
£280
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage 1.2 Petrol Manual, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.
The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.
Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.
The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.
Or enter the vehicle manually