alright all, i took the plunge and called the guy in the add i posted. He was an older fella (good sign i suspect) who bought it off a mechanic mate of his 6 years ago (who he claims did a bit of work on the engine) he thinks he is the second owner (said he would call and find out), and said he would get a list together with receipts of what has been done to the car for when i go have a look. over the phone he told me that he has had the electric windows replaced, new valves, he said last bloke replaced the timing chain, new radiator and the rest is on a peice of paper i scribble down somewhe