20-05-2012, 03:18 PM
Ok, so some more news on this - spoke to the owner, as he's just returned from holiday - he's going to dig out ALL the paperwork and compile it.
I got the car onto a driveway, got it onto some ramps and checked out the underside, and under bonnet.
The underside is immaculate, besides the usual surface rust to be expected from elderly cars, the rear dif has NO leaks, the suspension is immaculate and it looks like the brake hoses were changed recently.
The previous mot showed 2 advisories, for rear tyres near tread limit - i'd say they'd be happy to run a fair few hundred more miles before legality come to question.
Under the engine, again, was looking immaculate - from what i saw, the oil has JUST been changed (still yellowy from dip stick), the air filter again is BRAND new.
The only concern i could see was a leaky rocker cover gasket - pretty simple change, so i'll get on that.
Anyone point in the direction of the correct gasket - guessing ebay jobbies are as good as any?
Second and final concern is the battery. - it happily charges and keep's itself going, but needs a jump to start - assuming the battery is nackered - saying this, in the boot contains de-ionised water, spare wheel with BRAND new tyre on, i was impressed
and the manufacture first aid kit, jack, warning triangle etc. etc.
Again, the underside on the front look immaculate, again, the hoses seemed fairly new.
Also, speaking to the owner, he is the SECOND owner of the car from new, and since his possession, has had a service every 6 weeks. The car was used as a 60mile daily commute before it had been stationary.
And yes, the car is on the Isle of Wight - any viewings are more than welcome (i can free'ly taxi from any ferry on the island, ferry tickets are usually about £13 return journey's for passengers)
The idea now is too hold onto the car (if no sale) for another 3/4 weeks before taking it to a second hand car dealer.
I'm VERY confident that it'll pass it's MOT and couldn't find any common issue why it would fail..
I got the car onto a driveway, got it onto some ramps and checked out the underside, and under bonnet.
The underside is immaculate, besides the usual surface rust to be expected from elderly cars, the rear dif has NO leaks, the suspension is immaculate and it looks like the brake hoses were changed recently.
The previous mot showed 2 advisories, for rear tyres near tread limit - i'd say they'd be happy to run a fair few hundred more miles before legality come to question.
Under the engine, again, was looking immaculate - from what i saw, the oil has JUST been changed (still yellowy from dip stick), the air filter again is BRAND new.
The only concern i could see was a leaky rocker cover gasket - pretty simple change, so i'll get on that.
Anyone point in the direction of the correct gasket - guessing ebay jobbies are as good as any?
Second and final concern is the battery. - it happily charges and keep's itself going, but needs a jump to start - assuming the battery is nackered - saying this, in the boot contains de-ionised water, spare wheel with BRAND new tyre on, i was impressed
and the manufacture first aid kit, jack, warning triangle etc. etc.Again, the underside on the front look immaculate, again, the hoses seemed fairly new.
Also, speaking to the owner, he is the SECOND owner of the car from new, and since his possession, has had a service every 6 weeks. The car was used as a 60mile daily commute before it had been stationary.
And yes, the car is on the Isle of Wight - any viewings are more than welcome (i can free'ly taxi from any ferry on the island, ferry tickets are usually about £13 return journey's for passengers)
The idea now is too hold onto the car (if no sale) for another 3/4 weeks before taking it to a second hand car dealer.
I'm VERY confident that it'll pass it's MOT and couldn't find any common issue why it would fail..
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