Ford Escort XR3i Review

Good Points
Oh dear oh dear...Please please help me! My dear iccle F reg xr3i cabriolet has just been written off :( I have just smashed in the front end of it..although it is repairable..(I think). It will need a new bonnet, headlights, radiator and a bumper. This happened 2 years ago when I drove into the back of a van and I was so heartbroken at the time and to see history repeating itself well I just dont know what to do. Shall I scrap it? I know what your thinking, let it go and move on. I've had this car over 4 years now, passed every mot first time and I've rarely replaced any parts on it, oh apart from when the cam belt slipped off by two teeth and I drove it like that for 5 months and it still worked! and a new downpipe and thats it! it's mot has now ran out, it's smashed up and needs a respray...is it really worth it? The engine has 78.000 on the clock and the hood is it excellent condition. Please help me :(

Bad Points
The brakes let me down this time :( and it's in about 10 pieces parked unloved outside my house :(

General Comments
The Ford Escort XR3i is possibly the best car I have ever bought for £800 (5 years ago) Is it time to let go?