08-08-2016, 07:27 PM
https://auctionview.british-car-auctions...rce=Search
Thought I would put this on here for anyone who's interested. A few photos are available on the link but I couldn't work out how to post them on here. Very tempted to get it myself, but haven't got the space for another car. Just don't want to see it fall into the wrong hands!
It arrived at work today as a part exchange from a Motorline dealer and will be auctioned on Wednesday's sale (10th August). It's a phase one D Turbo three-door on an N-reg in red. It's done 147k miles (warranted, so presumably comes with some history) and has had two owners, meaning next one will be the third.
Took it for a drive around the yard to see how it was and all seems good mechanically. It started up on the button after a pre-heat and drove well. Engine sounded healthy, there was no slip from the clutch and went through the gears nicely. Power steering working as it should, no warning lights, etc. There was a slight noise from the front which I would suspect was a track rod end ball joint which came up as an advisory on the previous MOT. Looking under the bonnet it appears to have had a new alternator fitted recently. Also, it has just over a quarter of a tank left in it.
Inside the car appears to be in very original condition. It could do with a good hoover but it doesn't have any nasty smells. The interior is generally in good nick aside from a rip in the driver's seat, and it still has the original Blaupunkt stereo which powers up but requires a code. The electric windows both work, as does the electric sunroof. However, the blower does not. The boot lid does not stay open on its own so could do with new boot struts.
The outside of the car again is very original but far from immaculate. Still has the original dealer plates, alloys, 'Dturbo' badges, etc., but the paint has faded on the bonnet and front wings. There's also a large dent on the offside rear quarter. The rear tyres both have plenty of tread but the fronts are bald and will definitely need replacing.
The MOT expired towards the end of last month (25th July), but it has not failed an MOT since. It would need new front tyres to pass, and the same advisory (slight movement from track rod end ball joint) has appeared on the last two MOTs, so movement may now be considered 'excessive'. The last MOT was at 141k and it's now on 147k.
All in all seems like a very original phase one D Turbo that needs a little TLC. Anyone who wants more info such as the reserve price which I am not supposed to share please message me. Would rather see it go to somebody on here than to someone who won't appreciate it.
Thought I would put this on here for anyone who's interested. A few photos are available on the link but I couldn't work out how to post them on here. Very tempted to get it myself, but haven't got the space for another car. Just don't want to see it fall into the wrong hands!
It arrived at work today as a part exchange from a Motorline dealer and will be auctioned on Wednesday's sale (10th August). It's a phase one D Turbo three-door on an N-reg in red. It's done 147k miles (warranted, so presumably comes with some history) and has had two owners, meaning next one will be the third.
Took it for a drive around the yard to see how it was and all seems good mechanically. It started up on the button after a pre-heat and drove well. Engine sounded healthy, there was no slip from the clutch and went through the gears nicely. Power steering working as it should, no warning lights, etc. There was a slight noise from the front which I would suspect was a track rod end ball joint which came up as an advisory on the previous MOT. Looking under the bonnet it appears to have had a new alternator fitted recently. Also, it has just over a quarter of a tank left in it.
Inside the car appears to be in very original condition. It could do with a good hoover but it doesn't have any nasty smells. The interior is generally in good nick aside from a rip in the driver's seat, and it still has the original Blaupunkt stereo which powers up but requires a code. The electric windows both work, as does the electric sunroof. However, the blower does not. The boot lid does not stay open on its own so could do with new boot struts.
The outside of the car again is very original but far from immaculate. Still has the original dealer plates, alloys, 'Dturbo' badges, etc., but the paint has faded on the bonnet and front wings. There's also a large dent on the offside rear quarter. The rear tyres both have plenty of tread but the fronts are bald and will definitely need replacing.
The MOT expired towards the end of last month (25th July), but it has not failed an MOT since. It would need new front tyres to pass, and the same advisory (slight movement from track rod end ball joint) has appeared on the last two MOTs, so movement may now be considered 'excessive'. The last MOT was at 141k and it's now on 147k.
All in all seems like a very original phase one D Turbo that needs a little TLC. Anyone who wants more info such as the reserve price which I am not supposed to share please message me. Would rather see it go to somebody on here than to someone who won't appreciate it.
nice of you to offer it out
