Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1980 Peugeot 504 D?

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 1980 Peugeot 504 D?

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 1980 Peugeot 504 D?

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 1980 Peugeot 504 D?

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 504 D (1980)

430 real MOT outcomes analysed

1980 Peugeot 504 D

CarHunch has 430 1980 Peugeot 504 D vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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Moderate sample. 430 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

No MOT data available for this vehicle type

The 1980 Peugeot 504 D 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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Got a specific Peugeot 504 D you're checking out?

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

Unfortunately, there's no MOT data available for the 1980 Peugeot 504 D in the DVLA light-vehicle database — this cohort of 430 vehicles simply hasn't generated test statistics we can analyse. The 504 D was a workhorse diesel saloon and taxi favourite throughout the 1980s, prized for durability and simple mechanical design, but vehicles this old often spent their lives in commercial fleets where they'd have been tested under separate DVSA heavy-vehicle regimes rather than the standard MOT system.

If you're considering one today, you're looking at a 44-year-old machine: condition will vary wildly depending on maintenance history and original use rather than any statistical trend. Get a pre-purchase inspection from a specialist familiar with 504s, check the bodywork and underside for rust (the real killer for these cars), and budget generously for any mechanical work — parts availability is limited and finding knowledgeable repair shops requires local knowledge.

MOT statistics not available

We have 430 1980 Peugeot 504 D 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 1980 Peugeot 504 D

Based on MOT data from 430 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 11,822 Peugeot 504 D vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 32.3%

3,821

Red 24.9%

2,948

Blue 22.4%

2,643

Beige 9.2%

1,087

Orange 5.3%

624

Green 3%

356

Yellow 1.3%

158

Grey 0.5%

Black 0.4%

Brown 0.3%

Cream 0.2%

Maroon 0.1%

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