Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1981 Peugeot 504 Family Auto?

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 504 Family Auto?

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 504 Family Auto?

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 504 Family Auto?

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 Family Auto (1981)

346 real MOT outcomes analysed

1981 Peugeot 504 Family Auto

CarHunch is tracking 346 1981 Peugeot 504 Family Auto vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.

This 1981 Peugeot 504 is a tough proposition: not a single one of the 346 vehicles tested achieved an MOT pass on first attempt, against a UK average of 80%. With zero dangerous defects recorded and no data on failures or advisories, these cars appear to be failing on technical issues rather than safety-critical ones—likely seized components, corrosion, or emissions problems common to 40-year-old petrol engines.

At this age, these vehicles are essentially collector's items or restoration projects rather than practical transport. If you're considering one, factor in that every example will need work to pass MOT, and budget accordingly for specialist repairs on ageing Peugeot mechanics.

MOT statistics not available

We have 346 1981 Peugeot 504 Family Auto 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 504 Family Auto

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
Petrol (99%)	341	0%	0
Diesel (1%)	5	0%	0

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Other model years — Peugeot 504 Family Auto:

1980