Hi all,

 

Apologies if this has been discussed elsewhere, but I'm curious what people think the average lifetime of a 1.2 HTP (60 HP; 2012 reg) engine would be?

 

I know a lot of it comes down to driving style/conditions, how well it's been maintained etc., but as I approach 50,000 miles, I've found myself wondering a lot: am I at the half-way point of my car's life, or is that optimistic?

 

Also, out of interest, does anyone know how I can find out exactly which engine I have? There are quite few variations and I'm really interested to find out details such as whether I have multi-point injection, which ECU is used and so on. I'm really just keen to understand how everything's working under the bonnet!

 

Any input would be much appreciated.

 

Many thanks!

Surely 200,000 miles easily with servicing and maintenance. So Oil / Filter changes, Air & Fuel filters, Spark plugs & Ignition Coils.

Thanks Offski.

 

What about if you drive quite promptly?

Our 2005 1.2 is on about 155k miles at the moment, and not showing any signs of imminent death.

Engine code is on the data sticker in the boot, on the V5 and may be on a sticker near the timing chain cover on the engine mount?

erWin is a fantastic resource for information about your car, though it costs a small amount to download the info.

Better if you do drive them quite promptly, no point grannying them IMO.

Fit good tyres and brake pads / shoes and keep it out a ditch. Maybe it will be just fine in another 20 years.

Edited 15 May, 20188 yr by Offski

With Regular servicing and maintenance it should last for years.

 

Davy

My mk1 1.2 HTP 2004 had rolled past 150000 km without many issues, before I sold her in 2016. There should be plenty of life in the old girl yet.

Gone but not forgotted

 

Edited 15 May, 20188 yr by 67Mark
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Thanks all for your answers!

 

Perhaps there's a wee bit more life left in it than I'd thought!

 

Has anyone noticed performance reducing significantly over time?

Its more likely to be other things that write of a car financially. Wifes Mark 1 53 reg diesel estate had done less than 80k but was 11 years old when we got rid.

 

Exhaust was about to fall off, the entire steel outer casing was missing from around the silencers stainless interior and bracket about to fail.

Advised that main brake pipes were corroded and needed replacing for mot

brake discs very corroded

one of the front driveshafts was clicking in the joint, and a wheel bearing was very noisy

Dent in roof from falling debris in a storm which we didn't claim for so unrepaired

Alloy wheels in a state and corroding

Front shocks leaking oil

Tyres not worn out but perished and needed replacing all round

Brake fluid needed changing

Service needed

MOT due shortly

 

The bodywork was sound, interior good condition, engine and gearbox perfect, but just not worth repairing so traded in for £1k against a 63 reg fabia.

 

Don't worry about the bodywork, or engine and gearbox, they are likely to outlast the rest of the car these days.

Car is still on road somewhere 4 years later so someone thought it worthwhile to invest the time and money to repair it, but it is what it will cost you at the time that matters

Edited 19 May, 20188 yr by kenfowler3966