Starter motor beginning to wear out - it either refuses to crank the engine or does not release from the ring gear causing a loud screeching when the engine fires.
'Exhaust gas recirculation valve' broken causing engine to "kangaroo" under gentle throttle.
Headlamp lenses discoloured and failed MOT due to too faint a beam pattern.
Exhaust system (twice)
Front wheel bearings failed (twice)
Paint peeling off bumpers (OK, where I hit things)
Alarm doesn't arm.
Lambda sensor (DIY - £60 from Halfords)
Drinks petrol very heavily, especially around town.
Common as muck, but decently comfortable and smooth on long journeys.
However the more basic models' front seat lack support; and sag after a few years.
Drill holes in the bottom of the induction air box using a hole cutter, beneath the panel filter - it makes the car feel usefully pokier when given some beans - and sounds throaty too!
Hi mate try using the front passenger door to lock and arm the car, it worked for me.
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