NEED TO KNOW

> Cambelt, water pump and hydraulic tensioner should be changed every 60k or ive years – some fail at just over 60k. On high-mile cars, check the oil pick-up in the sump is in good order – this can cause oil starvation and write the engine o .

> Recaro bucket seats suit

the car better than the

comfort seats that were an

option new. The buckets

will cost you more than

£1000 secondhand now. Make sure the alcantara steering wheel, gearknob and handbrake are all present, along with the cargo net that replaced the rear seat. > The battery should be in the boot, unlike other four-cylinder TTs.