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Old 14th February 2017, 07:41 PM
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2) Gearbox - by far the biggest risk, which at worst can cause a £3k rebuild, though the low mileage, if correct, suggests this is less likely to be a risk
3) Mileage - I'd be sceptical about the mileage figure, simply because it looks a more worn than the miles suggest
Not to confuse our new member, but more to clarify things. BTW Welcome bobbyshafto to the greatest forum... in the world

2) Wasn't the PF a 4-speed box, in which case, more resilient that the FL 5-speed?
3) Mileage seems legit going by previous MOT check.
05/12/2016 89,384 Miles +4,692 Miles
08/12/2015 84,692 Miles +2,037 Miles
09/12/2014 82,655 Miles +10 Miles
04/12/2014 82,645 Miles +2,603 Miles
06/12/2013 80,042 Miles +1,595 Miles
11/01/2013 78,447 Miles +1,953 Miles
15/12/2011 76,494 Miles +1,676 Miles
20/12/2010 74,818 Miles +743 Miles
09/12/2009 74,075 Miles +7,582 Miles
02/12/2008 66,493 Miles +4,297 Miles
04/12/2007 62,196 Miles
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