Is there a quick way to tell if my cam belt has failed? I was in local aldi and suddenly lost all power to engine.... Can't remember if it sort of struggled for a second or two, not like it dead cut on my.... 

Won't start. I did the cam belt about 2000 miles ago and think I did a good job, it certainly wasn't the first nor the fiddliest to do! I think that is why I am suspecting it now though....

Is there something I can quickly remove in the dark and rain (I seem to remember top cover was a bit more involved than a couple of screws!) just to see if things up top are turning?

Ta..

ok think it is fuel starvation now... Just tried it and there was a sort of attempt to turn over... big relief. Just hoping the AA will tow it home as it is within a mile 😞