2004 Red Edition -- Price drop

[Silverbell]

After 8 years of ownership, its time to move on.

The car has 1 previous owner, current mileage 94500ish. It has a full service history and MoT until 30/7/27.

Over the years Ive replaced the following
Exhaust flexi and cat
New roof 2024
Lambda sensors
Water pump

Its a very clean and original car with a couple of supermarket scrapes on the bumper.

Looking for around £4,495

[fawtytoo]

Good MOT history. But what is the "oil leak" advisory?

[Silverbell]

I asked about that as well. It seems that at some time in the past it has had a leak, possibly rocker cover gasket, and has left oil on the block. In time Ive had its not used any oil or needed topping up. There's definitely not a current leak.

[fawtytoo]

My Smart ForTwo has 2 advisories of the exact same thing.

[Silverbell]

[The Other Stu]

I asked about that as well. It seems that at some time in the past it has had a leak, possibly rocker cover gasket, and has left oil on the block. In time Ive had its not used any oil or needed topping up. There's definitely not a current leak.

Might be worth getting some engine degreaser and giving it a thorough clean.
If there's no leak, it shouldn't return and no advisory!

[Carolyn]

It will almost certainly be the chain tensioner O ring.  It won't leak fast enough to noticably drop the oil level. There's a 'how to'. 

I have improved O rings which I'm happy to post out FOC.