Recommend a 10-year-old runaround which is cheap to run?

What would you recommend for a second car (a runaround)? My maximum budget is £1000. I'm not worried about goodies, the more basic the better. I used to buy Morris Minor vans but now they're expensive. Looking for a reliable, 10-year-old, practical car or estate which is cheap to run and fix.

Asked on 20 June 2010 by youngbr

Answered by Honest John
Ford Mondeo.
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