Used Car Expert Fault Guides tell you the common Mitsubishi Lancer faults and wear items that can become problems and big bills for their owner.
Independent research indicated that using our fault guides to check a car before you buy it can save you an average of £300 in surprise bills and hidden problems.
That's because our Mitsubishi Lancer fault guides are written so that anyone can understand them – even if you know nothing about cars and have no tools. For every common fault, we tell you what to look for, what it means and what it costs.
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evo (2000 -) Fault Guide
Mitsubishi Lancer (2005 - 2008) Fault Guide
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo (2000 -) Fault Guide
We know of 25 MITSUBISHI Lancer Evo (2000 -) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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6 engine faults
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8 suspension wear items or faults
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8 interior problems
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1 bodywork issues
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2 recalls
Here's an example fault on the MITSUBISHI Lancer Evo (2000 -)
What to look for:
Check the paperwork to see if the cam belt has been changed on schedule. On most engines the cam belt must be changed within 5 years or 45,000 miles.
What it means:
If the cam belt and associated parts (such as water pump and tensioner) have not been changed, and the mileage is over these boundaries, the cam belt is likely to fail soon. Usually the engine has to be replaced or at least re-built after a cam belt failure.
What to do
Ensure that the cam belt is changed before the car is driven anywhere if it is coming close to its interval. Changing the belt will cost £300.
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Mitsubishi Lancer (2005 - 2008) Fault Guide
We know of 11 MITSUBISHI Lancer (2005 - 2008) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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5 engine faults
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1 suspension wear items or faults
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3 interior problems
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1 bodywork issues
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1 recalls
Here's an example fault on the MITSUBISHI Lancer (2005 - 2008)
What to look for:
Check the servicing schedule and mileage to make sure the cambelt service is not due. This service is due at 54,000 miles on both the 1.6 and 2.0 models and at 40,000 miles or 5 years on Evo models.
What it means:
If the service is due then you will have to budget for it. If the car has passed its service schedule without the work having been done then there is a high chance of damage to the engine when the belt snaps.
What to do
If the service is due then try to reduce the price of the car by £450.00. If the service has been missed, have the service completed before driving the car anywhere.
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