After a year of ownership, mine went to the Indy for a full service, MOT and ATF change. MOT no issues, the tester said it was a good one, which was good to hear.
In a year of ownership I’ve changed the discs and pads all round and put new callipers on the back and replaced the throttle body hose and that plastic water connector on the other hose and I’ve changed the wheels for 20’s. I also changed the oil and filter after 6 months.
With Covid around, I’ve ended up covering a lot more miles for work than I had anticipated but the car has been faultless and an absolute pleasure to drive.

I lucked out getting a 1 owner, low mileage MY12 which had been looked after; with the state of the market currently, it looks like I might be keeping this one for a while.

For anyone wavering on buying a late L322 do it, I can’t think of anything I’d rather drive at the moment.

Treated her to a new battery! Deffo cheaper on line. FFRR 4.2SC/KTM 990SMT Current and cherished.
Honda Accord 2.4 Vtec touring. (Yeah, I know, think: Kids)
Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution Nut-wagon. and a Buell XB12R
TVR Griffith 5.0 (backed up with Vauxhall Carlton road barge for the weekly shop.)
Honda Integra Type R DC2 Possibly the best drivers car. Ever.
Mitshibishi FTO GPX MIVEC.
Honda CRX Vtec Mk2 -NO, Not the del sol!!!
Volkswagen Scirocco GT
Mini 1275GT
MG Midget (Heavily modified)
I'm going to stop now.....

Went for its MOT and passed with no advisories

Spent 30 mins sorting out the rear left brakes which had started to stick. Hardest bit of the job was getting the (stainless) wheel nuts off. Previously administered by an angr baboon I reckon.

Anyway got them off and the sliders were free and sliding nicely so it was off with the caliper, swap for a new Bearmach one. Quick bleed of the brakes and job done. Thanks for the previous threads on this that made it a breeze.


Paul

MOT passed No advisories. Woo hoo!
Managed to get 4000 miles in this last year as opposed to just 2000 the year before😀 Previous cars:
S-Max 2007-2013 (only diesel I've had, good car but expensive when diesely bits go wrong, so what's the point?)
Galaxy 2001-2007
Mondeo Estate 1997-2001
Sierra Estate 1993-1997
Uno Turbo 1987 -1993
Fiesta 1984 - 1987
Fiat 127 1982 - 1984

Carried out a 6000 mile oil and oil filter change - 30 minutes start to finish using Draper extractor. 2012 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Current
2015 E220 with AMG Sport Pack - Currently driven by my son
2010 3.6 TDV8 Vogue - Written off by my son

Tried and failed to fit a Thule roof box on to the 'sports bars' that I've got on the P38. The bars are just too deep for the Thule fixing and I don't really want to drill them. Roof box plan abandoned for now.

Got me some Motul time today after the alternator replacement ... 6k engine oil change with tc and rear diff oil change, no drama. Didn't have enough time left for the front diff, that has to wait until tomorrow

Re-dyed and got rid of the creases on drivers seat. Rather easy to do using a heat gun. Also did the centre console cubby lid. It was getting right on my wick with my seats and lid looking like they did. Just the passenger side to do now which isn't that bad.

Before.

Fitted , new indicator stalk , had remap carried out , investigated my halo issue and centralised my steering wheel

Fitted , new indicator stalk , had remap carried out , investigated my halo issue and centralised my steering wheel

Had a nice trip to the Cotswolds to pick up 4 almost new tyres - followed by brunch at Daylesford. Thanks @JCW

Passed the mot in mine

L322 Seat Switch Valance, got it off the bay for £70, quick spray, like new. Pig of a job.