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£3,720
1988 Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9 - A little red French fancy in need of some TLC
UK • 5 Sept 2026 • Lot 259
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1988 Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9, sold at 'No Reserve', presents a solid foundation for a classic hot hatch restoration. Despite being mechanically functional, it requires significant time and investment for a comprehensive makeover to return it to its prime.
Condition
4
The car runs, starts, and stops, indicating it's mechanically functional. However, the description explicitly states it needs 'TLC', 'time and investment to get it back to its prime', and a 'comprehensive makeover and recommissioning'. This suggests evident cosmetic and potential mechanical wear that requires significant reconditioning, fitting the 'Average' category.
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125,844 miles
VF320CD6201341238
LHD
United Kingdom
Manual
E991KLN
1988
Auction
Description
The 80s hot-hatch period served up a feast of delights for those of a certain age looking to indulge head-long into the genre.
None more so than the Peugeot 205 GTi.
This particular ‘hottie’ is the 1.9-litre engine version and runs, drives and stops, and has been in the current owner’s hands for 14 years.
It will need some time and investment to get it back to its prime.
The GTi had full under body and inner wing body protection by Rustmaster in 2012.
It comes with two sets of keys with it being ‘delocked’ so access is via a remote fob for the central locking.
The original book pack is included, as is the maintenance book with a couple of early service stamps.
We have additional paperwork for various repairs and maintenance carried out.
This is an example that will need a comprehensive makeover and recommissioning yet appears to be a solid foundation for such an adventure.
Once done, you will have a very special period hot hatch that you can enjoy or pass on for someone else t...
Price Analysis vs Other 205 GTi 1.9s
£2,001
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,080
Median Price (Since 2020)
£69,806
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous 205 GTi 1.9 Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 19th Jun 2018
Latest MOT mileage:
124,235 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 13th Jun 2017, 124,235 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Oil leak
- engine cooling fan inop
- bonnet catch faulty
Passed
On 20th Jun 2016, 123,821 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak
Failed
On 26th May 2016, 123,821 miles
There were 6 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- (Dangerous) Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose insecure (3.5.1j)
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)
Advisory:
- oil and water leaks
Passed
On 27th May 2015, 122,836 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MOT Mileage Trend
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