Peugeot 205 Cti Cabriolet (1987)
1987 Peugeot 205 Cti Cabriolet
CarHunch analysed 418 real MOT records for the 1987 Peugeot 205 Cti Cabriolet. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1987 Peugeot 205 CTI is a serious reliability concern: just 20% pass their MOT first time against the UK average of 80%, and the petrol versions in this cohort show a 0% pass rate, suggesting systematic mechanical issues across the surviving examples. None of the 418 vehicles analysed recorded dangerous defects, which is the only reassuring finding here.
The average mileage of 67,470 miles is low for a 37-year-old car, indicating most survivors are cherished classics rather than everyday drivers—yet even these carefully maintained examples struggle badly at MOT. The fact that cars recorded zero average failures and advisories per vehicle suggests the MOT data may be incomplete or these vehicles are failing on a single, consistent problem rather than multiple faults. Before purchasing, insist on a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist in 1980s Peugeots to identify what's causing this cohort-wide failure pattern.
What to check before buying a 1987 Peugeot 205 Cti Cabriolet
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 415 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 2 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
MOT History Averages
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