Buying a car from auto trader - advice needed

[BHML]

I found this car on Autotrader that I'd like to go and look at. The ad reassures that it has had "no previous accidents" and accompanied by the pictures below. Anything I should look out for when test driving it? thanks.

[berlintaxi]

What's the problem?

No accidents previous to the one which wrecked it, seems an honest enough ad to me.;)

[750turbo]

Are you in a position to repair a car where the Airbag has gone off OP?

I would weigh up my options VERY carefully

[mikeyr]

Looks well cared for and probably owned by one of those fastidious types that like a spotless interior, why else would they have covered the dash with that cloth?

[mikeyr]

As for things to look at, judging by the hubcap in the footwell I'd count the number of wheels

[anothernameitist]

You need to confirm the vendor against the V5

Do an HPi check

Has it got a full service history

Is there a logbook loan on it

check if it smokes on start up

Does it feel right on the road.

Very honest description though

[andygo]

I dont think you are going to be test driving it all judging by the radiator stuffed against the engine..

[mikeyr]

andygo said:

I dont think you are going to be test driving it all judging by the radiator stuffed against the engine..

No, they all look like that sir, it's where the turbo goes in the M-Sport versions

[muley]

I'd try to listen for any unusual clonks or creaks from the front end.

[BHML]

Apparently using the wrong screenwash fluid blocks the nozzles on the headlamp washers. Need to remember to check for that. Oh wait...