Highlights

‘Nut and bolt’ 2020 restoration
Upgraded to Mi16 1.9L 150bhp engine
Will be sold with a fresh 12 months MOT
Very tidy car inside and out
Desirable non-sunroof model
Fitted with 1.9L interior and wheels
Recent ECU upgrade

The Appeal

It’s likely that even the 205 GTI’s engineers can’t pinpoint exactly what makes it so, so good. There’s something otherworldly, magical perhaps, about the way this light, nimble car enthrals the driver.

So you want one. And, we suggest, you should want this one. It is a desirable Phase 2 non-sunroof model that has been subjected to what the seller describes as a ‘nut and bolt’ restoration including refinishing in silver. It began life as a 1.6 but now runs the larger 1.9L Mi16 motor that has been dyno tested to 150bhp at the wheels. 1.9 wheels and leather interior complete the picture.

Recently fitted with a new Mi16 ECU and sold with a fresh 12 months MOT, this is a delectable example of one of motoring’s most delightful cars.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 26th February 1988
Early Phase 2 car with updated dashboard
Originally built as a 1.6 which are the details still showing on DVLA records
HPI clear
12 keepers from new
Current keeper since 2019
Vendor says he will MOT the car prior to sale
Dyno read out showing 150bhp at the wheels
Good history file covering 2020 restoration work
Some spares included as shown in photographs
Atom ECU for Mi16 car fitted in April 2024
Last MOT expired 7th July 2023 with no advisories
167,310 miles showing on last MOT with same mileage shown in photos

The Condition

Recently comprehensively restored car in silver metallic
Very good condition inside and out with few signs of use
Paintwork presents well with only minor mark to rear bumper visible in photos
Bodywork is straight and well kept with no accident damage reported
Desirable non-sunroof model
Described as ‘like new underneath by seller
No MOT advisories on last MOT and will be sold with fresh test
1.9L alloy wheels with matching spare all in good order
Quality Toyo tyres fitted in good order with plenty of tread
Phase 2 revised interior with classic GTI red carpets and logo’d overmats
1.9L full leather interior in very good order showing only minor wear
Switchgear and interior fittings in good order throughout

The Mechanics

Upgraded to 1.9L Mi16 150bhp engine
5spd manual gearbox
Vendor says ‘every nut and bolt has been replaced’
Fitted with a strut brace but otherwise standard 1.9L running gear
Recently fitted with Atom ECU for Mi16 engine
Uprated exhaust system
No reported running or driving issues
Good history file recording extensive mechanical overhaul in 2020

BEFORE YOU BUY

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