Faults:

Engine twice (At IRP1000 a pop). My girlfriend drives it so it's not my driving!!

4 gearboxes.1 powersteering rack.

Both drive shafts.

All shocks and 1 spring.

Rebuilt starter.

Rebuilt alternator.

Dozens of fog light bulbs.

Relay for dims @ 50 pounds off Renault!

Dozens of anti roll bar bushings.

Collapsed release bearing in gearbox.

Input oil seal in gearbox @ 50 pounds off Renault!!

Had to replace clutch because of aforementioned oil leak.

Rear engine mount @ 55 pounds off Renault.

One front fog lamp @ 89 pounds off Renault!!

General Comments:

I've had this van for over a year. It gets a full service (The usual stuff) once a month. Out of that time it's spent about 70% of that time in the pit's. I thought it was just me until I met a few guys in the same boat. My advice is don't even consider looking in the direction of one of these vans.

Faults:

Sunroof clasp snapped, fuel filter faulty, wiper blades scraped windscreen.

General wear and tear for a 7 year old car.

General Comments:

An absolutely brilliant car, if they were still in production I would replace my car, but nothing beats it on the new car market at the moment. Interior is incredibly attractive, and the seats are immensely comfortable. We also have a 1996 Vauxhall Astra 1.7TD but the 19 is the better of the two in every way. It is also in better condition, surprising, as it is 5 years older than the Astra, and both receive the same wear and tear.