TransmissionMedium
Clutch wear from stop-start town driving
- Typically appears
- 50,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check the biting point and feel for slip pulling away uphill
- Typical repair
- Clutch & dual-mass flywheel · £700–£1,600
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Is the 2013–2021 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?
Scored from 8 documented faults · reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
6.9/ 10
SolidOn our documented-fault scoring the Mitsubishi Mirage rates 6.9 out of 10 · solid. We hold 8 known faults for it and none of them are rated critical, so the risk is mostly wear rather than disaster. The weak points cluster around transmission, suspension and electrical. A well-serviced example with evidence for the big-ticket items is usually a safe buy; the score describes the model, not the specific car in front of you.
Verdict · Buy, but check the known weak points
What the score is built from
- Critical
- 0
- High
- 0
- Medium
- 4
- Low
- 4
Weak points cluster around transmission, suspension, electrical, interior.
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BrakesMedium
Rear drums seizing on low-mileage examples
- Typically appears
- 40,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check the handbrake holds on a hill and feel for binding
- Typical repair
- Brakes (discs, pads, caliper) · £200–£800
Engine MountsMedium
Excessive cabin and steering wheel vibration at idle.
- Typically appears
- 40,000-60,000 miles
- What to inspect
- Start the engine from cold and leave it to idle in neutral. Rest your hands lightly on the steering wheel and observe the dashboard for harsh, rhythmic vibrations that smooth out immediately when the throttle is blipped.
- Typical repair
- Routine repair · £180–£700
Air ConditioningMedium
System blows warm air due to condenser stone damage or corrosion.
- Typically appears
- 4-6 years
- What to inspect
- Start the engine, set the blower to maximum, and engage the AC. Feel the vents for cold air within 60 seconds. Shine a torch through the large lower front grille to check the condenser for obvious stone impacts or oily residue.
- Typical repair
- Suspension refresh (per axle) · £250–£1,100
SuspensionLow
Rear beam bushes and front drop links knocking
- Typically appears
- 50,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Listen for rattles over rough roads
- Typical repair
- Suspension refresh (per axle) · £250–£1,100
Costs are indicative UK independent-garage bands for budgeting and negotiation · never a quote.
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