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I have just checked the sticker below the machine and it was produced in 2006.
As you can see from the photos, it hasn't had a hard life. I picked it up from a couple in Putney who had it as a wedding gift, used it a little then stored it until they moved. I bought it about 5 years ago and used it a couple of times a year while in France.
It has a french plug but I will locate a UK one this week as they are the 3 prong time like the ones used for monitors or desktops.
You can easily get parts for it or "upgrade" it with PID or other fancy things.
I would say that's a perfect starter machine which pulls a great espresso (once you have dialled in you grinder - I started with a Porlex) .
Don't expect much from the steam wand though!