Understood Adrian. Thanks!!
So today I'll be viewing the car that you suggested:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...01803274962346
Will let you know the output...
*** If anyone has an opinion about reliability of this car please post here asap ***
Update: Tried to check tax rate via Roberto's link
https://vehicleenquiry.service.gov.uk/ViewVehicle
and I get:
"The vehicle tax rates are only available if you have the latest 11 digit reference number from the V5C registration certificate (logbook)"
Hope this won't attract dreaded £540 p.a. bill