Faults:

Well the clutch cable snapped.

The electric window decided to stop working.

The gear linkages went and the brake pipes split, which was dangerous.

The boot only started opening when it felt like it.

The head gasket blew, then one month later it went again taking the cylinder head with it.

I also found that the engine mountings were loose.

And it needed new shocks. Other than a couple of air-locks, I think that's it, but I could be wrong.

Oh yes the seats no longer lift up unless you are the world's strongest man.

General Comments:

This car is more than fast especially on acceleration.

However mine broke down about 3 times a month so I didn't feel the full benefits.

This car is made out of paper foil - probably why it's so quick, however if you crashed you'd probably die.

No too bad on fuel, but you spend more on fixing it.

Faults:

The only problem is the weak boot, if you strain it the glass shatters.

General Comments:

It's very fast for a 1.0, it's so much faster than all the other 1 litres and it's faster than a modded 1.2 Nova.

Faults:

Speedo doesn't work (gearbox fault).

Brakr servo gone, poor brakes.

Passenger seat loose and the driver's seat doesn't tilt back.

Rattles inside and out.

Front fogs don't work and the interior light works only occasionally!

General Comments:

Very quick for a 1.4.

Lovely interior, seats are very comfortable.

Handles well for standard suspension.

Gearbox selector is baggy and worn as I imagine they all are.

For under £1000 it's a bargain. Haven't spent a penny on repairs... Yet.

Faults:

This is a long one.

Alternator packed in two times.

Starter motor needed reconditioning.

New fuel pump.

Passenger seat came loose from the floor.

Major water leak from the rear window.

Fuel gauge gives a faulty reading.

Rusted just below the fuel cap.

Needed new headlights.

Centre exhaust snapped in half (going over speed bumps too fast).

Fog lights stopped working.

Cylinder head gasket needed replacing.

Valve stem oil seals needed replacing (using 2 liters of oil every 1000 miles).

Passenger door handle snapped off the door.

Driver's seat starting to come loose from the floor (will have to weld it back down).

General Comments:

Once working properly this is a very fun car to drive, very fast for a 1400 and not bad on the petrol.

I have had so many things go wrong with mine in the last 6 months that I nearly sold it. But now it is running sweet and nothing is going wrong (touch wood).

If anyone is thinking of buying one, here are some of the things you should do:-

Lower the suspension.

Get a new back box.

Put on 15 inch alloy wheels (but remember they're 3 stud).

Buy a K&N air filter.

Then you will have one nice looking, fast car.