Faults:

Wheel bearing failed.

That's it really.

General Comments:

Good for getting around town, little use for much else. Feels pretty inferior on modern day motorways.

Engine is quite nippy for a 1.0, but for some reason consumption didn't seem that great.

Mine got stolen in broad daylight, resulting in 'barrelled' ignition and burst door lock.

Beige interior a real hit with the ladies (er, not)

Pretty cheap little car, quite a rare sight nowadays, but definitely very basic and not too refined, especially when venturing out of town.

Ideal for the elderly and new drivers for getting around on short journeys.

Faults:

The gearbox burst open in a less than convenient location (at front of traffic lights in middle lane), spilling metal all over the road and making horredous noises.

General Comments:

What a great car! I bought it for £50 after previously totaling "the barge".

Never spent a penny repairing it, ran it into the ground and loved every minute of it.

Within soon after buying it I had total confidence in its handling and could throw it round corners as fast as the car allowed. The odd occasion I pushed to far, no dramatics just a quick dab on the brakes and everything settled down.

The small engine obviously was slow, but meant, to go fast I really had to drive the car well. Racing was a hoot. Straight - car in front pulls away rapidly, corner - back on his bumper, straight - pulls away, corner - look who's back!

The Austin body shape looks damned cheeky too, love those recessed headlights. Such a cool car, but only if it is filthy and looks wrecked (like me most of the time I owned it)!

If you want cheap fun I whole heartedly recommend this fabulous little hatch.

Faults:

On three of the wheels the suspension had let itself down.

Quite severe tyre wear.

Auto box had to be replaced about 5000 miles ago.

General Comments:

As a first car I have found it to be economical and cheap to insure.

Unfortunately the auto box makes it very slow to pull away, but once going it is quite comfortable.

If I had more choice I would have had a manual, but it was a freebie so I'm not complaining!

At nearly 6" I found the space, especially in the back, to be fairly cramped, but the driving position is still fairly comfortable.

Faults:

Front wheel bearing changed.

Seats really worn. Covers fitted.

New exhaust just fitted.

Auto gearbox slipping under load between gear changes, even after an oil change.

General Comments:

This car is very reliable.

Very greedy on fuel, about 23mpg, even with new air filters.

I think I probably paid too much for the car - £325.

Brought it off an old granny, I think she was a used car dealer in her past, stitched me up well and good.