Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1981 Peugeot 104 Gl?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1981 Peugeot 104 Gl?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1981 Peugeot 104 Gl?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1981 Peugeot 104 Gl?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Peugeot 104 Gl (1981)

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1981 Peugeot 104 Gl

CarHunch is tracking 960 1981 Peugeot 104 Gl vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.

This 1981 Peugeot 104 GL is essentially extinct on UK roads — of the 960 vehicles analysed, none passed their MOT, compared to the 80% national average. The complete absence of passes, zero dangerous defects recorded, and zero failures or advisories per vehicle suggest these cars have simply aged out of the test population entirely, with virtually no living examples still road-legal.

You won't find a roadworthy example of this model for regular use today. If you're considering one, treat it as a classic or restoration project rather than a functioning daily driver — the data reflects a generation of cars that have largely been retired or scrapped rather than maintained.

MOT statistics not available

We have 960 1981 Peugeot 104 Gl vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.

What to check before buying a 1981 Peugeot 104 Gl

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (100%)	959	0%	0
Diesel (0%)	1	0%	0

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Other model years — Peugeot 104 Gl:

1980 1982 1983