What to look when viewing a Ph1 172

[coleman]

I'll be viewing one of these tomorrow, anything major to look out for?
Only faults he's mentioned are little rust on rear arch, handbrake cable and steering wheel.

Thanks

 

[.Stevo.C.]

Make sure both belt kits have been done. Rust on the rear arches is getting quite common so I wouldn't worry about it. Steering wheels are usually worn pretty badly.

 

[Budgie]

Check the usuals as you would with any car. As long as it's in decent enough nick/things can be replaced cheaply enough and you get that money off the price- winner.

Boot floor for creases is one that's commonly missed and can be a sign of a bump.

 

[coleman]

Belts have been done he's saying.

It has a short MOT but but looks like it could be had for sub £600

 

[Budgie]

Buy it. Can't lose at that price. (it'll break for around £1k)

 

[Silent_Scone]

Knocks in general, other than that I'm sure you'll find out soon enough lol

 

[coleman]

I bought it! Going to give it a good clean tonight.

 

[Adamm.]

Good man looks lovely.

 

[Two Foot Tone]

I would love a ph1 172, much nicer than the ph2 models!

 

[Richyy182]

Good work !!!!!

 

[Cookson]

More details required

Mileage? Any mods? Run well?

 

[coleman]

Mileage is 78k, no mods completely original, even has the spare oz f1 wheel with the tools in the boot. Drives lovely.
Only faults are as above really, small scab of rust on nsr arch, needs a new handbrake cable On the drivers rear brake and a slight whirring noise from the front wheel bearing.

Not sure what I'm going to do with it yet needs a good bloody valet either way.

 

[SuperJ]

bargain for £600

 

[coleman]

Few more pics

I'll start a little project thread over the next couple of days, to to keep track of the little jobs il be doing.

 

[Adam G]

Can't grumble for that price matey.

 

[SuperJ]

Gotta love the rhiw car park.

 

[coleman]

Can't grumble for that price matey.

Cheers Adam, just trying to work out which way to go with it. Stripped out track car or keep it standard and use it as a daily.

Gotta love the rhiw car park.

Haha its where i work.

 

[Adam G]

Best of both-keep it almost standard and track it.

 

[Ad]

Bargain at £600.. in fact I am jealous!

 

[roystinho]

£600 bargain. Track it