Clutch cable went in it back in 1998. Manifold in 2001.
Heater plugs in 2002.
It also has trouble passing the National Car Test (NCT), so we just use parafin to get it through the test.
It is a good car, but the main problem with it is the fact that it is a diesel. Myself personally, I hate diesel cars, but this one is value for money at IR£4,000 back when I bought it in 1997. The performance is bad, with a top speed of just about 100mph, (with the right wind direction!) It has good mpg (not sure exactly), and it should make it through another 30,000 miles with a bit of luck.
I have one of these also, same as yours, a 1.8TD, its my daily driver, have a fun car for the weekends, I got it for free, take it out of my sight kind of thing and I have to say of all the cars I've ever owned (A LOT!) I'm actually quite fond of this. I am confident also that this car will give no trouble so long as I own it, very robust.
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