Been offered a car without an MOT, need advice

[Grant]

I paid 400 for a DT with tax and test last year, I wouldn't consider paying anywhere near that for a 1.8 without.
They're neither quick nor particularly good on fuel.

You have to ask why it's been sat for months and no-one's bothered to sling 30 quid at it to stick it through an mot.

For a 1.8 they're actually pretty damn good. Arguably the best engine they put in a 306. But thats gonna open a can of worms. Yes they are kak on fuel, but such great engines.
I'd say £400 if it just hanst been MOT'd, but if it has failed, as said try and get a copy of the failure sheet. Dont forget, alot of people will shit themselves when they see failures on an MOT as many arent able to carry out repairs themselves. This means what may cost someone a lot to get a car through an MOT, could cost you relatively little if your practically minded and handy with some tools.