Highlights
- In current ownership since 1994
- Only two owners prior
- Recent service and cambelt replacement in August 2024
- Comprehensive history file from 1991 to present
- Featured in Auto Express ‘Hot Hatch’ comparison 2000
The Appeal
This is the kind of 205 GTi you rarely see offered - a car with proper history, a real story, and long-term, enthusiast ownership. Bought by the seller in 1994 and cherished for over 30 years, it’s been a daily driver, a weekend toy, and even a magazine feature car, having taken part in Auto Express’s iconic 2000 Hot Hatch comparison test — a copy of which accompanies the car.
While not a concours example, that’s exactly what makes it so appealing. It’s a well-used, well-maintained GTi with character, a comprehensive file of paperwork stretching back to 1991, and just enough patina to make it a very honest offering. Sensible upgrades like 306 GTi-6 brakes, a Magnex stainless exhaust and uprated tyres enhance the driving experience while still retaining that essential 205 GTi feel. This is a car for the enthusiast who values originality and the sort of car you can drive and enjoy every day.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1990
- Owned since September 1994
- Daily driver until 2012, now driven 2-3 times a month except when roads are salted
- MOT certificates from November 1992 onwards
- Comprehensive file of invoices for servicing, repairs, spares and replacements from June 1991 to date
- MOT valid until October 2025 with no advisories on last two tests
- Serviced and cambelt replaced in August 2024
- Featured in Auto Express Hot Hatch comparison, summer 2000 — magazine included
- Fitted with a Toad alarm system and several useful upgrades
The Condition
- Sound bodywork with a few paint cracks on the bonnet
- Uneven paint on roof section and the shaded front wing
- Minor scratches, chips and some surface rust underneath
- No rips or tears in seats, some stitching has split in places as shown in the photo gallery
- Some minor wear to seats commensurate with age
- Nice clean carpets
- Red-edged black GTi mats in cabin and boot
- Original pop-up sunroof in full working order
- Lights reportedly all work and are free from any cracks or damage
- Some rust noted around fog light casings
- Cassette/radio audio
- All instruments and switches work, with the exception of the clock bulb
- Headlining looks nice and clean
- Clean and dry boot area containing spare wheel and jack
The Mechanics
- 1,905cc four-cylinder petrol engine with fuel injection
- Five-speed manual gearbox
- Recent service and cam belt in August 2024
- Starts well, battery maintained on trickle charger
- Engine requires warming before driving off, the supplementary air device pipe removed and the connections blocked
- Throttle switch disconnected for smoother running
- 195/50/15 tyres with good tread
- Peugeot 306 GTi-6 brake discs, callipers and master cylinder
- Magnex stainless steel exhaust system and K&N standard replacement air filter
- Comprehensive maintenance history from 1991
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