Peugeot 104 S (1981)
1981 Peugeot 104 S
CarHunch is tracking 273 1981 Peugeot 104 S vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1981 Peugeot 104 S has a 0% first-time pass rate—a stark contrast to the UK average of 80%—which means every single vehicle tested failed its MOT. The dangerous defect rate of 0% offers a sliver of reassurance, though it's likely because these cars are so old and degraded that they're failing on routine wear rather than acute safety hazards.
These are 43-year-old vehicles with a median Carhunch score of 50, placing them squarely in "high risk" territory; mileage data isn't available for this cohort, but the uniform test failures suggest these cars are either genuinely unroadworthy or so rare that only owners attempting to keep non-runners legal are putting them through MOT. If you're considering one, assume extensive restoration work and budget accordingly—don't rely on finding a road-ready example without significant investment.
We have 273 1981 Peugeot 104 S 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 S
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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