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Look for corrosion around the shock absorber mountings at the rear because they can tear out completely, and check for broken coil springs and perished bushes. The steering was never especially sharp but a worn steering box exacerbates any vagueness, and it’s worth checking for leaks from the power assistance hydraulics and steering damper; the latter is around £85 online. Noisy wheel bearings are a known issue, and a complete overhaul of worn and neglected brakes isn’t cheap. ABS arrived in 1989 and you’ll want to be certain that the warning light illuminates and extinguishes correctly on start-up.