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

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 Gl?

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 Gl?

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 Gl?

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 Gl (1980)

264 real MOT outcomes analysed

1980 Peugeot 504 Gl

CarHunch is tracking 264 1980 Peugeot 504 Gl vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.

Every single one of the 264 Peugeot 504 GLs in this dataset failed their MOT on first attempt—a stark contrast to the UK average pass rate of 80%. With zero vehicles recording any failures, advisories, or dangerous defects in the data, something fundamental has gone wrong with the dataset itself, making it impossible to draw meaningful conclusions about this model's actual reliability.

These numbers are unusable for a real buyer decision. Before considering a 1980 Peugeot 504 GL, you'll need to investigate individual vehicle history reports and get a trusted mechanic's assessment, because this cohort's data cannot tell you whether you're looking at a solid classic or a money pit.

MOT statistics not available

We have 264 1980 Peugeot 504 Gl 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 504 Gl

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%)	262	0%	0
Diesel (1%)	2	0%	0

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Other model years — Peugeot 504 Gl:

1987 1988 1989