car buying questions..

[ants83]

so ive found a car on piston heads- ive only ever bought cars from dealerships. could i have a few tips on what i should be looking out for- im not the best on cars have about average knowledge- thanks for anyhelp here is the car im looking at-

172 Sport (2002)
40,000 miles
£5,750

edit- link to the page http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/207188.htm