Looking for a cheap run around 1.7 td corsa preferably close to Bristol and under £500.

Long shot i know

Thats quite specific for a cheap runaround

a bit yeah, i do 76 miles a day driving to work so need a cheap high mpg car, all motorway driving too. from what i can see these do 65 mpg on the motorway.

yes has one from new and kept it 5 years and got 65mpg easy from it.
sold it in june for £3500.
you will be very lucky to find one for £500
thats reliable buy one at aution for £3500 run it a year then sell it for £3500-£4000.