Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1988 Peugeot 205 Cti Cabriolet?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1988 Peugeot 205 Cti Cabriolet?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1988 Peugeot 205 Cti Cabriolet?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1988 Peugeot 205 Cti Cabriolet?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Peugeot 205 Cti Cabriolet (1988)

404 real MOT outcomes analysed • 0.2% first-time pass rate

1988 Peugeot 205 Cti Cabriolet

CarHunch analysed 404 real MOT records for the 1988 Peugeot 205 Cti Cabriolet. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 1988 Peugeot 205 CTI Cabriolet is a serious gamble: only 20% pass their MOT first time compared to the UK average of 80%, and petrol versions show a 0% pass rate in this cohort. No vehicles recorded dangerous defects, which is a small mercy, but the headline numbers suggest these cars are either heavily modified, neglected, or tested in unusual circumstances that skew the results badly.

The average mileage of 87,287 miles is reasonable for a 35-year-old car, yet the complete absence of recorded failures or advisories per vehicle is statistically implausible and suggests the data may be incomplete or the sample unrepresentative. If you're genuinely considering one, have a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist in classic Peugeots—don't rely on MOT history alone to judge condition.

Below average reliability 79.8% below UK average

0.2%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

avg MOT failures per car

over 1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1988 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%)	401	0%	0
Diesel (0%)	2	0%	0
Other (0%)	1	66.7%	1

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Other model years — Peugeot 205 Cti Cabriolet:

1986 1987 1989 1990