My fuel pump died but it took a few last gasps for it to go. It wouldn't pump then it would but not for long. Something inside just gives up and it becomes deceased.
I don't know about England but it is very hard to find alcohol free benzine in the states and it has been pointed out elsewhere that alcohol will eat the seals in the pump leading to failure.
So with a new pump installed I search out alcohol free benzine wherever possible.
