Clive Arthur wrote:
On 11/04/2020 14:06, Clive Arthur wrote:

Thanks, I was hoping that there might be a common fault. It's taking
no current (so nothing getting warm or making noises), so a switch
(including thermostat) is a best guess.

I'll take another look.

In fact it does take current, quite a lot. After plugging in it takes
about 2.8A but nothing runs, then after a few seconds there's a faint
click and the current drops to zero.

So I'm thinking the motor protection switch is doing its job, and
maybe the motor is seized, or maybe the motor capacitor is faradically
challenged.

In a past life I used to repair them. Sorry to say this - it's knackered.