Cam belt intervals on an Astra 1.8?

I am looking to buy a 2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.8 Sri

Vendor says cambelt does not need replacing until it has done 100,000 miles as it has a Se engine. Is this correct?!

Asked on 19 April 2013 by tim

Answered by Honest John
In theory.
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