Thanks for the input and advice. We had a test drive in the nissan and I was suprised how it went. There's a couple of niggles which are going to be put right drivers heated seat not working, cruise control not working, engine management light stayed on so that needs sorting they are going to do the cam belt, water pump and auxiliary belt. Had a look underneath and the 2 coil springs had been replaced along with the rear discs and pads items that were brought up on previous mot,s. And when I looked in the boot where the puncture repair kit was we found the service history book all stamped up obviously the garage hadn't seen it in the boot. So it all went well I'm sure it will make a decent second car for the wife to tat about in.