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Peugeot 207 - MOT fail due Blue smoke from exhaust

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  • makara
    makara Posts: 525 Forumite
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    paul_c123 said:

    From the above, I'd agree the engine needs a top end rebuild, and with the labour (you're not going to be doing it yourself, right) puts it about £1500.

    Don't chase individual cars, there's thousands of cars for sale. You will be able to find the right one, the right age/size/mileage/colour, at the right price, in the right condition.

    Many thanks - and yes, I wouldn't be doing it myself

    Also good advice on the right car - I now KNOW which make / model / trim / transmission / fuel type and even colour I want - so have set a filter on the major websites (Autotrader etc) that I will be looking at daily
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