1990 Ford Fiesta review from UK and Ireland
"Old but economical"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Very poor tyre grip and handling on the road in wet conditions.
Engine tappets rattled for the last 18 months despite regular servicing.
The handbrake cable snapped twice in 2 years.
Constant slow oil leak since early 2000.
Rust appeared by the wheelarch on the passenger side.
General comments?
The car seemed quite reliable early on but then things started going wrong regularly, and I found myself paying out about £800 a year in repairs alone.
The 1.1L engine kept on going and started well even on cold mornings but the tappets sounded terrible when I sold it.
It was quite a nice looking, comfortable car and would be a decent car for students and young people who just want a cheap runabout.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.1 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 68500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 87000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 21st February, 2001 |