Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

These Vans are a fantastic buy. They are good fun to drive and nippy round town as well as being very cheap to run.

You can fit an incredible amount in the back and park them anywhere you could fit an old mini.

Totally reliable and very useful little van.

Mine will do 70 if pushed, but is happiest at 50 for long journeys. I recommend taking your time and enjoying the ride.

If you are looking to buy one of these make sure you get a good one, look after it and it will give you good service for many years.

Faults:

Fan belt slackens easily and has been replaced a couple of times.

Heating has never worked except with heating switch and fan switch both on full. Also you have to drive a LONG way before it even starts to heat up at all.

Back brake pads needed replacing at 80,000 miles. Front pads have just been replaced at 100,000 miles (30 pounds including labour).

Handbrake cable snapped at 90,000 miles (32 pounds including labour).

Radiator bust at about 90,000 miles (I think it was 60-80 pounds for a reconditioned one including labour).

Exhaust had a hole in it (rust) again at about 90,000 miles. Cost about 25 pounds to replace the section.

Back wiper and cigarette lighter have never worked.

RUST is a problem, the wheel arches are about to fall off at the moment!

General Comments:

This van is seriously slow, but it's so reliable and I love it. OK, a few things have gone wrong, but the parts have been so inexpensive.

It's perfect for carrying small loads; I am a keyboard player. I shouldn't be saying this, but a few weeks ago I got 10 or 11 hitchers in it, and it didn't seem to do it any harm!

Last night it failed to start for the first time ever; I found this website whilst checking out other cars & vans; now after reading other Rascal comments, I think I'll try and get it fixed! I just think it needs a new carburettor; if that's the case, I'll replace the terribly rusty wheel arches, and hey presto, the phoenix will arise!

Faults:

A real heap. Rust, rust, rust with a bit of rust. Did I say it was noisy?

General Comments:

Just sold my MR2 Turbo and bought a Rascal because I'm moving to London and needed the cash.

So, that's 260bhp (slighty modded) to 44bhp, but the Rascal is as much fun as the MR2!

It's a heap of sh1t that I paid £100 for, but it takes all the abuse I can give!

Plus, it gives 50mpg where my Turbo gave about 12mpg!

When my 600 mile journey is done I'll give it away or throw it away; a good little sturdy thing all the same!

Faults:

The exhaust has had to be changed numerous times.

General Comments:

This van has done everything I have asked of it and more.

I have used it for commercial purposes and recreational uses.

The insurance is absurdly low as are its running costs.

The versatility of this vehicle has made it a legend in its own right.