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Welcome to the forums Stuart! My first concern for a car that has done <4700 miles per year would be how the fluids were maintained. This is because the rubber hoses/seals in most of the areas were fluids are involved in motors tend to get brittle and deteriorate from lack of constant lubrication (motor not running enough). Check carefully for any leaks (oil, coolant, trans fluid,brake, power steering) and visually inspect as many rubber hoses/lines that you possible can in the engine bay and under the car (brake lines). Check the color of all the fluids as well. The good part is that the cam (timing) belt was done at the right time! While driving check for suspension/axle issues (crunchy or squeaky noises over bumps and wheel wobble at certain speeds). Drive it on the motorway with the heat turned off off and rev it a bit to watch the temp gauge. Let it idle with the heat off for some time and check the upper radiator hose for pressure and engine bay for coolant smells. Turn the heat on and listen carefully for any bubbling/gurgling noises. Is it manual or auto? On the whole it sounds like a good deal but pictures would certainly help us make a better recommendation!
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