Caterham pointers

[ManchesterCat]

Im just looking at buying an ex Academy Car. Its done the Academy serious and then has had two years road use and done 6k miles +.

Any tips as to what to look for when driving (gearbox and engine related mainly)?

I realise some of these ex Academys have had a hard life but I really need to know the key things to look for?

For instance, with the engine running engaing and disengaging the clutch gives a different noise... I know lots of cars do this but is it anything to be worried about?

Many thanks in advance for all your help!