Highlights
- Reported to be in single family ownership from new
- Extensive recent work totalling over £5,000
- Very tidy five door 8V car that is ready to enjoy
- Comprehensive recent mechanical overhaul
- Cylinder head professionally rebuilt by specialist
- Extensive suspension and brake system renewal
- MOT valid to February 2026 with no advisories
The Appeal
The Mk1 was great but the Mk2 is the hot hatch king. The ‘big bumper’ 8V Mk2 GTI was the fizzy, responsive alternative to the 16V, today delivering an engaging, analogue driving experience unrivalled by its peers.
This grey metallic car has been in the same family from new. It is pleasingly factory standard, right down to the optional BBS ‘lattice’ alloys and ‘rainbow’ grey fabric interior. It has been well maintained, benefitting from some extensive investment since 2022 totalling over £5,000. The work has included welding, electrics, cylinder head rebuild and suspension and brake overhaul.
With MOT to February 2026 containing no advisories, this is a very usable and solid Mk2 8V that could be pressed into daily use or saved for the weekend.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 7th November 1991
- Single family ownership from new we are told
- DVLA records four registered keepers
- Current keeper since October 2006
- Regular servicing and maintenance we are told
- Good history file as shown in photos
- Recently fitted with a replacement ECU
- Garaged throughout its life, helping to preserve the bodywork
- Maintenance highlights shown in photos and summarised below
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- Factory handbooks and wallet
- MOT valid to 13th February 2026 with no advisories
- 182,915 miles on MOT and 183,006 miles in photos
The Condition
- Grey metallic paintwork in good order with some marks to note
- Paintwork shows age-related marks and scuffs including bonnet and boot
- Stone chops to note to front bumper, bonnet and wings as shown
- Bodywork in good order with minor points to note in photos
- Light rust to note to scuttle below screen as shown
- Underside has received recent welding and repair work
- No structural advisories on MOT
- BBS lattice alloys in good order with light marks to note
- Maxxis tyres fitted showing decent remaining tread
- Well specified car with those optional BBS alloys and sliding steel sunroof
- Nearside headlight has been repaired
- Windscreen wiper blades recently renewed
- Grey fabric ‘rainbow’ interior in good order with wear typical of mileage
- This include light seat staining and wear to driver’s bolster
- Interior trim including door cards, carpets and dashboard in good order
- Light wear to note to these items including mark to dash top
- Digital read out on dashboard shows some pixellation
- Fitted with Alpine aftermarket stereo
- Rubber protective overmats fitted
- Some distortion to parcel shelf visible
The Mechanics
- 1,781cc 8-valve fuel injected engine
- 5-speed manual transmission
- Tool kit and first aid kit as shown
- No advisories on current MOT
- Well maintained with recent work summarised below and shown in photos
Recent maintenance:
- Cylinder head professionally removed and repaired by a mechanical head specialist
- Replacement ECU fitted
- New timing belt installed
- New water pump and V-belts fitted
- Coolant flange replaced
- Head gasket set replaced
- Lower cambelt cover renewed
- Suspension strut top mounts replaced
- Both rear brake discs and pads renewed
- Right side wheel bearing replaced
- Right brake caliper (rear axle) replaced
- Complete rear suspension removed and rebuilt
- Rear beam axle stripped with offside and nearside bushes replaced
- Nearside driveshaft gaiter renewed
- Both parking brake cables replaced
- Air control regulator valve renewed
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