The MITSUBISHI LANCER (1999-00) 5DR ESTATE 1.6 GLXI is a compact family estate: a practical alternative to a hatchback, with extra room for luggage and everyday loads. In the UK used-car market it sits among affordable older estate cars, rather than larger, costlier family wagons. Mycarcheck.com has recorded just 8 look-ups covering 7 different VINs, so its figures are a small snapshot, not a definitive guide. Those checks show an average private-sale valuation of £400, average recorded mileage of 83,000 miles and annual mileage of 2,000 miles. Cars averaged 2.6 previous keepers. That pattern suggests modest use, but condition and maintenance matter more than averages in a car this old. Its 1.6-litre petrol engine and estate body suit commuters or small families needing useful space without SUV bulk. Against period Ford and Vauxhall estates, the Lancer is a less common, straightforward alternative. Check service history and vehicle records before buying.