Alternator needed repairing, driveshafts worn away, rollbar bushes, tracking rod ends.
Outstanding. Amazing performance for a diesel - leaves many so called hot-hatches (Fiesta XR2) standing. Can be thrown about or driven lightly. Seriously good little diesel. Engine can be noisy at higher speeds but, let's be honest, that's what makes a diesel a diesel.
Theres no way in 1 million years it would beat a xr2. I own one of these as my workhorse and they are not that quick at all. another dreamer!!!