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Peugeot 205 GT (1987)

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1987 Peugeot 205 GT

CarHunch has 877 1987 Peugeot 205 GT vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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The 1987 Peugeot 205 GT doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Peugeot vehicles below.

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The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

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No MOT data exists in the DVLA light-vehicle database for the 1987 Peugeot 205 GT, so we cannot tell you what percentage pass their tests or what defects are common. This is likely because surviving examples of this 37-year-old car are too rare to generate meaningful MOT statistics — the 205 GT was a sporty, affordable hot hatch that was driven hard and often scrapped, so most have already left the road.

What matters instead is that any 1987 Peugeot 205 you find today is genuinely vintage: you're looking at a classic or collector's car, not a practical used buy. If you're considering one, get a full pre-purchase inspection from a specialist in French classics, focus on rust (especially floor and sills on a car this age), fuel system integrity, and whether the electrics still work reliably — these are the real-world issues that will determine whether it's roadworthy.

MOT statistics not available

We have 877 1987 Peugeot 205 GT vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

  • Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
  • Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
  • MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
  • Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
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Before you buy a 1987 Peugeot 205 GT

Based on MOT data from 877 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
    Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 5,805 Peugeot 205 GT vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 27.1%
1,572
Blue 15.1%
874
Grey 13.9%
805
White 12%
696
Black 11.8%
684
Silver 11.6%
675
Brown 3.4%
200
Beige 2.4%
140
Green 1.2%
67
Yellow 0.7%
41
Gold 0.5%
31
Not stated 0.3%
20
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