Faults:

Rear suspension collapsed, hydro-gas unit leaked!

Engine started using oil at a rate of 1 litre per 100 miles.

Engine oil leaks like the Exxon Valdez.

Had to sell it on because I thought the engine was about to pack up!

General Comments:

Great little car, my first!

Big comfy seats and a reasonable turn of speed, made it my choice!

Lots of induction roar at 100 mph!

Faults:

Battery died.

Front ball joints had to be changed.

Rear window heater never worked.

Always leaked oil.

General Comments:

Don't buy an old Metro unless it's in top condition. You hear too many noises when driving, and you can never find the problems!

Faults:

It would not start on cold mornings. Everything else is just perfect!

General Comments:

Excellent running costs.

Excellent reliability.

Great performance, very very quick and fast even though its engine size is small. Can cope with a motorway very easily.

Very spacious in the back and in the front. I am not joking but it is far more spacious than a Mercedes 190! Extremely quiet inside but a little bit noisy outside.

OVERALL = 9/10

Faults:

Subframe rusts easily, not hot on acceleration until warm, overheats easily if left idle.

General Comments:

Not a bad first car, but I love it as it is souped up!