heh the only time i paid more than £700 for a car it was a brand new 206 (very shiny couldn't resist)

cars under £1000 can be a bit hit and misss but the last two have lasted a combined 3.5 years, that's where the years MOT comes into it, short of outright engine failure a car with one years MOT is usually driveable for at least half that time

i usually go for cars which don't look nice but funciton ok

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