Peugeot 504 D (1985)
1985 Peugeot 504 D
CarHunch is tracking 1,995 1985 Peugeot 504 D vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
The 1985 Peugeot 504 D has a 0% first-time MOT pass rate, which sits dramatically below the UK average of 80%—a clear signal that these vehicles are in poor mechanical condition by modern standards. With no recorded dangerous defects across the 1,995 diesel models analysed, the failures are likely routine wear items rather than safety-critical issues, but the complete absence of passes suggests systematic problems across the fleet.
The median CarHunch score of 50 reflects a vehicle at the threshold of viability, and the zero pass rate combined with zero recorded mileage data suggests these are ageing vehicles that have largely fallen out of regular use or circulation. If you're considering one of these 39-year-old classics, budget for comprehensive mechanical restoration and have a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist in vintage Peugeots—treat it as a restoration project, not a daily driver.
We have 1,995 1985 Peugeot 504 D 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 1985 Peugeot 504 D
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 (100%) | 1,986 | 0% | 0 |
| Petrol (0%) | 9 | 0% | 0 |
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