The machine works and the drum revolves at normal speed but will not go to spin speed when required. When on a spin cycle the drum still turns at normal washing speed.
I'm answering my own question I know, but having browsed the site I found several simalar queries, the solution seemed to be new brushes and indeed it was. 1 hour of my time and £7.50 for the brushes and the machine is like new.
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