is it a P1 thing?
 

been looking at p1's recently but ive noticed alot have had rebuilds, is it a common thing with them

Yes. Due to a poor inital map - re the fueling. People sticking UK lower ron fuel in them but the map wasnt up to the job. The owners were not to know. But they liked to go bang after a while.

You are always best off going for one that had a remap very early on in its life.
Or one that has a rebuild and had a decent map put on it imeadiately afterwards.

Stay clear of car on origonal engines with no sign of a re map.

Steve

Seems to be mate. All around the 50k mark. Dont know why they are prone but seems to be common in all P1's. Hard to find one without a rebuild. But if they have'nt had one they probably soon will.

ive seen one on origional engine with less than 50k on the clock..no mention of any mods or remapping. would i be wise to opt for something else like a type R or RA

Mine was on 70k running 350hp perfectly fine. It was only my quest for more power that made me get rid.

think mine went pop at around 30k.