Nearly two years later and saga after saga just happened to find this on gumtree the other day and only two miles away !
The old classic Wrx has had the plug pulled on re build and it's lovely 87k replacement which is an unmolested example for £1700.
Broke my heart, as it cost me £211 to insure it.
None of the usual rust problems around arches. New mot virtually. Not boy raced or chaved up.
Back in a bit of power and it feels awesome. Got 16" gold wheels but just put our 17" mk 2 silver ones off the project wrx on her and really sets her off.