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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1981 Peugeot 104 Gl

CarHunch has 960 1981 Peugeot 104 Gl vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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The 1981 Peugeot 104 Gl 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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The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

The 1981 Peugeot 104 GL falls outside the DVLA's light-vehicle MOT database, so there are no test statistics available for this cohort of 960 vehicles—meaning we cannot assess pass rates, failure patterns, or defect trends. This is typical for cars of this age; most 1981 models are either no longer on the road or registered as historic vehicles exempt from routine MOT testing. What we do know is that the 104 GL was a practical, no-frills city car popular in Europe, and surviving examples today are mostly owned by enthusiasts or collectors rather than everyday drivers. If you're considering one, focus on mechanical condition and originality rather than MOT history; have a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist in classic French cars, and budget for potential fuel system and electrical work on a car now over 40 years old.

MOT statistics not available

We have 960 1981 Peugeot 104 Gl 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 1981 Peugeot 104 Gl

Based on MOT data from 960 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.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
📄 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 Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 12,456 Peugeot 104 Gl vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 25.4%

3,162

Blue 24.8%

3,085

White 18.8%

2,336

Beige 6.1%

758

Orange 5.2%

650

Yellow 4.6%

573

Green 4.3%

531

Cream 4.2%

517

Grey 3.7%

461

Brown 1.3%

158

Black 1%

122

Gold 0.8%

103

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