Before looking for the right glue, understand why the part broke. Did it succumb to a combination of UV damage, creep (distortion), fatigue, and ordinary wear and tear? In the case of UV damage, the material itself is vulnerable. If it is in an exposed location, the glue or any replacement parts should be UV-resistant, or at least protected by paint. With plastics, UV damage and fatigue builds up over the years, in the same way that chloride corrosion builds up over the years and leads to fatigue cracking in stainless steel.
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