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Old Dec 28th, 2023, 08:05   #5841
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/355324087...mis&media=COPY

I'm not too sure what the seller is trying to say here:

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I'm not too sure what the seller is trying to say here:
If the car is as bad as his grammar i wouldn't touch it with someone elses bargepole!
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If the car is as bad as his grammar i wouldn't touch it with someone elses bargepole!
He had it for sale as a breaker, wouldn’t sell the whole car, tried that , we had had our chance to buy , as a car , no more chances, breaking only!

Here we are now!

I think it is a shame but you’re right Dave!👍
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Then there's this one:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/116022167...mis&media=COPY

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Or written by Ii dot! (Anagram).
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I wonder if their computer displayed "ID 10T User Error"?

I dare someone to ask when the timing belt was last changed.....................
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I wonder if their computer displayed "ID 10T User Error"?

I dare someone to ask when the timing belt was last changed.....................
All done.😁
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All done.😁
Thanks Andrew - where's the "Mutley sniggering" emoji when we need it?
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Nothing to report so far!🧐
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Update:

The car has only done 60k miles so maybe not had a cam belt replacement.
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