The MITSUBISHI LANCER (2004-08) 5DR ESTATE 1.6 ELEGANCE AUTO4 is a compact, five-door estate: a practical alternative to a family hatchback, with extra luggage space without the size of a large estate. In the UK used-car market, it suits buyers seeking straightforward, affordable everyday transport rather than a fashionable SUV. mycarcheck.com records 59 look-ups across 38 VINs, offering a snapshot of this older Lancer in its checks. The average private-sale valuation is £800, with average recorded mileage of 102,000 miles; annual use averages 6,000 miles, and cars have about three previous keepers. These figures are guides, not a price promise. The 1.6 petrol engine and four-speed automatic suit drivers wanting relaxed, simple motoring, including commuters and small families needing a useful boot. Compared with popular hatchbacks, the Lancer Estate offers more carrying flexibility; against bigger estates, it is easier to manage. Elegance makes this a practical, less common used-car choice.