Risky buy

[Filomayo]

I am looking to buy a RCZ GT 200 from Autotrader with MOT expiring on 16th of February 2025
The seller is openly stating that one of ignition coil is burning but on a quick MOT check it shows on the advisories the following:
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
The rice is vey low but how risky is this purchase?
Will £500.00 cover the potential issues that need fixing? Also, can any one suggest a good independent Peugeot specialist in west, south west London

Thanks
Filo

 

[Kerr]

An ignition coil is burning? Ignition coils are cheap and easy to change.

Blue smoke is usually burning oil. The car also failed another MOT a few thousand miles ago for Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits.

The mileage on the advert is less than the less MOT.

I think there is a reason the seller is asking half the price of the next cheapest car. It's not a cheap fix. It's an engine rebuilt and timing chain that is probably required.

 

[Charlie1875]

Hi mate, emits lots of blue smoke during acceleration usually means the engine needs rebuilding, if you want to do that it could be a bargain, I wouldn’t walk away from it, I’d run!!

don’t forget it’s cheap for a reason

 

[Filomayo]

Hi mate, emits lots of blue smoke during acceleration usually means the engine needs rebuilding, if you want to do that it could be a bargain, I wouldn’t walk away from it, I’d run!!

don’t forget it’s cheap for a reason

Thank you Charlie, I am putting on my running shoes on!

 

[Filomayo]

An ignition coil is burning? Ignition coils are cheap and easy to change.

Blue smoke is usually burning oil. The car also failed another MOT a few thousand miles ago for Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits.

The mileage on the advert is less than the less MOT.

I think there is a reason the seller is asking half the price of the next cheapest car. It's not a cheap fix. It's an engine rebuilt and timing chain that is probably required.

Thanks Kerr, I will stay well away from it. it a shame, I really wanted on RCZ with factory sat nav.

 

[Pedro]

You never know what the real condition is Blue smoke on a average mileage Prince engine possibly points to an issue with Valve stem seals or & carbon build up in the valve chambers a burning coil points to plug failings tests to check oil pressure on each cylinder will give an indication if the rings-bores are badly worn ?