i threw caution to the wind and have said i'll buy this
Costs as follows:
Car (with mot til feb 2015) $235
front bearing $32 inc fitting
Train down $50
Fuel back $47 (circa 230 miles at 50mpg imp)
Insurance rebate -$27
Total $337
Service/running costs
Service kit and 2x brake discs/front pads£55 ($84)
Fuel filter £13 ($20)
MOT test fee £40 ($60)
MOT work (welding and numberplate) £60($92)
Exhaust hanger £3 ($4.50)
Running total £392 ($597.5)
Seems to be doing well!