Faults:

The bonnet release cable snapped.

The sills started to rust within one month of the car reaching 10 years of age.

The head gasket failed at 110000 miles.

The rear silencer box required replacement twice last year.

General Comments:

Considering the age of the car, and the mileage, the car has performed well.

I find that with the automatic choke, the cold starts put less pressure on the battery than manual choke cars.

The comfort level is fine and the interior spec for the LX model is OK. It's easy to see why the LX was popular as a fleet car. I have found however, that the boot gathers a lot of condensation during wet weather.

Parts are plentiful and cheap. It only cost me £120 sterling to put the car through the MOT.

Faults:

Unknown suspension problem (bangs).

Exhaust problem (very expensive).

Steering joint split.

Electric window died.

Alarm system arms and disarms on its own accord, and locks me out!

Interior boot release mechanism gave in.

Squeaky brakes.

Clutch on its way out.

Headlight problems.

Paintwork peeling.

Steering wheel position adjuster moves when locked.

All in 1000 miles!

General Comments:

Bit shakey on the motorway.

RWD odd in the wet.

Insurance too expensive.

Dodgy layout of controls.

Lots of boot space.

Comfortable when fully laden.

Very awkward to park (no power steering).

Feels heavy.

Faults:

Thermostat needs renewing.

One wheel bearing has started to squeak slightly.

A slight knocking noise is coming from the cam, indicating some wear to the cam.

General Comments:

Good petrol consumption on motorways.

Eats petrol round town.

Very comfortable even at 140mph with four passengers and a boot full of luggage.

The EFI cackle can sound offputting.

Standard 14 inch wheels and tires are too bouncy, would benefit with larger wheels and lower profile tires.

Faults:

Piston rings replaced.

New engine required at 130000.

Water matrix.

Oil sump plug.

Oil leak from engine.

General Comments:

After replacement engine was fitted not much of a problem with the car, good little worker.

Faults:

My alternator packed in and drained my battery.

You cannot enter the car on the driver's side as the lock is faulty.

The passenger side electric window is faulty.

General Comments:

The car is slow off the mark, but when in 5th gear it cruises comfortably at 70mph.

Very comfortable drive.

Power assisted steering would be handy for parking.

Passes MOT with no great expense.

Faults:

My first MOT on the car I had to have new front brake discs and pads, and a bit of welding on the sill, also front compliance bushes.

Nothing on my most recent MOT, but my tyres and headlight adjusted, but when I got home smoke was everywhere. On removing my head, I found a hole and crack in my number 4 piston. Still looking for a second hand engine, hard to find a good one.

General Comments:

Very nice car for the price.

Faults:

Brake discs warped and needed changing twice!

Gearbox has started getting a bit noisy recently.

Alternator started draining the battery when the engine was switched off. Strangely it still charged when the engine was running.

General Comments:

Quite good performance for a diesel, with impressive low down torque.

An excellent motorway car, the faster you go the quieter it gets! 40 mpg even at high speeds.

The engine will probably go on for ever. Doesn't use a drop of oil even after 120,000 miles.