The GTI joined the Peugeot 106 line‑up with the Phase II cars of 1996 to 2003 and was viewed by many as the spiritual successor to that king of 1980s' hot hatches, the 205 GTI.

This example dates from 1998, having been registered in August of that year.

Since then, it has covered a remarkably low 15,285 miles from new, which can be verified from the paperwork.

The car has had just two owners from new.

Its first owner, a titled lady, lived in central London and used it sparingly.

It passed to its second owner in 2017, who continued with its servicing schedule regardless of mileage, and also ensured it remained in excellent condition, as it it had been kept in secure dry accommodation when in the capital.

We're told that the car has recently been detailed by a professional detailer.

All seems to be original, even down to the dealer stickers ‑ so many of these cars were modified by the Max Power generation that pure survivors are few and far between.

Mechanically, the car seems to...