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Originally Posted by peterzs
sounds good.
go for a long test drive if you can to make sure its not overheating. No mayo on the dipstick or under the cap.
Also check the clutch and gearbox all work as they should, The clutch release arm can corrode and get stiff.
Front subframe mounts brake pipes subframes for rust.
But I expect you know all that, good luck hope its a good one.
Can you check on the MOT past history, normally a good guide whats going on.
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Yep - Thanks Pete. The mayo thing was on my to do list, but it has had the new uprated gaskets fitted recently with a receipt for £1300 for the work done which also included fitting a new window in the hood.
I've had a look on-line at a few and where the reg is visible, done checks on the MOT history. That is how I managed to talk him out of the sunspot one as it has a few mentions of various areas of corrosion that I just thought - nah not for us thanks.
The one we are looking at only had an advisory last year of some corrosion on one of the rear brake discs. No other areas of concern historically apart from tyre wear and the lights pointing in the wrong direction !
I'll try to go in with a critical eye, but I am just looking forward to going to look at a car with my son. If he likes it, we'll be bringing it home.
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