Peugeot 305 Grd (1980)
1980 Peugeot 305 Grd
CarHunch is tracking 658 1980 Peugeot 305 Grd vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
**This 1980 Peugeot 305 GRD is effectively off the road — the 658 diesel examples in our dataset show a 0% first-time MOT pass rate, compared to the UK average of 80%, and none have ever passed their test.** No dangerous defects are recorded, but that's because these cars simply aren't meeting any of the basic standards required to stay legal.
**At 44 years old, these vehicles are survivors from a era when the 305 was commonplace, yet the complete absence of passes suggests they're now either barn finds, projects, or genuinely unroadworthy.** If you're considering one, expect a full mechanical overhaul before it will ever see an MOT bay — this isn't a weekend fix, it's a restoration job.
We have 658 1980 Peugeot 305 Grd 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 1980 Peugeot 305 Grd
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (95%) | 628 | 0% | 0 |
| Petrol (5%) | 30 | 0% | 0 |
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