Thanks Geoff- really helpful

Thanks - I’m a complete novice at all the mechanical stuff... certainly able to check visually for corrosion etc but other than that I wouldn’t know what I was looking for. I’ll try to have a look at some pictures online to brush up a bit!
Please keep the advice coming... and as idiot-proof as you ...

Hi,
I’m considering buying a Bongo campervan and have looked at a couple recently. Neither were quite right for us in terms of configuration of seats/living space etc but have seen another one online that looks suitable. However, it’s a 1997 reg and I just wonder how long I can reasonably expect it ...