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Peugeot 205 GTI (1987)

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1987 Peugeot 205 GTI

CarHunch has 8,546 1987 Peugeot 205 GTI vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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The 1987 Peugeot 205 GTI 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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We don't have MOT test data for the 1987 Peugeot 205 GTI in the DVLA light-vehicle database, so we can't tell you pass rates or defect patterns for this cohort. What we do know is that these are now 37-year-old sports cars—icons of '80s hot hatch culture—and any surviving example has likely been either cherished by an enthusiast or heavily used and worn. If you're considering one, expect it to need serious mechanical attention: wiring, fuel systems, suspension bushes, and engine gaskets will almost certainly require work after nearly four decades. Have any prospective purchase inspected by a specialist in classic Peugeots, and budget for a full recommissioning rather than assuming MOT compliance alone signals roadworthiness.

MOT statistics not available

We have 8,546 1987 Peugeot 205 GTI 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 GTI

Based on MOT data from 8,546 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.
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  • 🔍 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 50,629 Peugeot 205 GTI vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 23.7%
12,012
White 22.2%
11,248
Grey 22.1%
11,202
Black 16.8%
8,515
Silver 8.2%
4,153
Blue 3.7%
1,856
Green 2.6%
1,298
Yellow 0.3%
140
Purple 0.3%
127
Orange 0.1%
33
Gold 0.1%
32
Pink 0%
13
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