Description
Purchased from T5 Autos, Pluckley (2017 / 141,471 miles) as something a bit different for a family car. For about 6 months (2022/23) it was used for alternate weekly commuting (50 mile round trips) and was an absolute pleasure to drive. It is now surplus and most of the year just sits in my garage doing nothing but comes out on nice weekends for trip to garden centres etc.
For a 30 year-old car the bodywork is in good condition with the expected age related marks. The apparent long streaks in the photo are just lighting coupled with the driveway' s reflection. The very comfortable seats have clearly been well used. There's a split on the passenger seat which will probably need attention soon. All electrics work on front seats.
I have the handbook plus a packed folder of paperwork with the noteworthy FYIs being
Reconditioned gearbox - 2008 / 120,961
Cambelt/waterpump - 2016 / 141,460
Head gasket replaced (new seals & gaskets), cylinder head skimmed & de-coked, valve seats re-cut & stem seals replaced (2017 / 143,600)
Regularly serviced with the last one being Jan 2024( 164,936)
Apple CarPlay installed (original radio will be included)
New windscreen & battery (Jan 2025)
New SIPS decal has been obtained but still needs to be applied.
MOT valid until 2026.
This is a nice, affordable classic vehicle. If I used it more and had the room I'd probably keep it.