Faults:

Transmission whined from day one and had to be replaced within 6 months.

A lot of problems with the hydrolastic suspension. Various leaks and malfunctions.

Massive oil leaks from the engine in the end; had to add one litre of oil every second week.

Rusted like it was no tomorrow, zero rust treatment.

Leaking water into the compartment from all doors.

Fit and finish was a joke, interior falling apart.

Replaced clutch.

Various brake problems.

General Comments:

Innovative and practical, but build quality an absolute disaster. So much promise. When this car was bought by my step grandfather in 1973 it had so much promise. Years ahead of the German competition. FWD, 5 speed transmission, high output engine, hatchback, roomy. But constant repairs. My step dad got it basically for free when it was 6 years old. Spent a lot of time getting it repaired. It simply rusted to pieces. Sills and floor completely rotted out. Tried to jack it, but simply impossible, it was too rusty. Sent to the scrap yard when 7 years old. Complete piece of junk.