Faults:

Ignition Coil failed.

Rear windows wiper motor failed.

Starter motor is also on the way out.

Other than that, it seems to be fine.

General Comments:

A great little car, for a car of its age, it still starts on first turn, even in cold weather. One thing though I don't like with it is the 4-speed gearbox, many other versions had 5 gears, this will increase fuel consumption, and decrease performance at higher speeds. It is a comfortable ride, with all the basic amenities. The body work also held its shine over the years, and still comes out lovely when you wash & wax it. There are a few very small rust spots, but nothing a spot of paint wouldn't hurt. You can't go wrong for

Faults:

Nothing, has gone wrong with the car so far! Only thing that is worrying me is there is some rust starting to show through on the O/S sill and N/S/F wing. Won't cost much to rectify tho, I work at a Nissan Dealership!

General Comments:

Excellent value for money! It cost me £260 from a dealer trade in, it had only two other owners since new was in brilliant condition and the previous owner had replaced quite a few things before trading it in. (Clutch, Radiator, Battery, Coil, Dizzy Cap, Rotor Arm, HT leads, Plugs etc...)

Surprisingly quick performance from a 1.2 8v, 14 year old car, 112mph (approx!!) top speed, the Downside is it is VERY spongy on the corners..

Faults:

Slight rust above wheel arches.

General Comments:

For a 1.0L car this is quite quick its only 4 speed, but gets up to 60mph quicker then the stated 18 seconds I have read. I learned in a 1.1 Polo and my Micra is a lot faster. I manage 45mph out of second gear which for a 4-speed is very good. Going downhill the car has went off the clock... over 100MPH! although on the flat it tends to push for 90 at best. I would say this is a great first car as its my own first car. Next a Swift GTi :D.

Faults:

Ran out of petrol once, and I got a flat wheel.

Other than that, nothing so far.

General Comments:

This car is terrible. It only produces 55hp, and has a top speed of 90mph. For a car with so many miles on the clock, it is still gong well, starting on the first turn, however, the car probably will only last about another 10-15000 miles before it packs in.

Faults:

Loads of front tyres, clutch, starter and brake discs. All over 45,000 miles, 3 learner drivers and 5 years. Mostly due to me badly mistreating the car.

General Comments:

A dealer said he needed 9 days to replace a headlamp bulb. Other than that this car got one pennyless student around for years without any real expense or worries. I guess that's why I just bought another Nissan.

Faults:

Synchroniser ring (in gearbox) cracked. Replaced under extended warranty.

Bit heavy on exhaust pipes.

General Comments:

Tyre wear is excellent. Hardly ever need to change them.

Rear seats are very uncomfortable. Front ones are OK.

No rust yet, even on a door scratched down to bare metal on the first day I got it... and I live by the sea!

Good visibility.

Starts first time.