Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1984 Peugeot 504?

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 1984 Peugeot 504?

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 1984 Peugeot 504?

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 1984 Peugeot 504?

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 (1984)

Q: What are common problems with the 1984 Peugeot 504?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 1984 Peugeot 504 are: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (47.9% of vehicles), Oil leak (37.5% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (35.4% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

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1984 Peugeot 504

CarHunch has 719 1984 Peugeot 504 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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The 1984 Peugeot 504 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 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.

**No MOT data is available for the 1984 Peugeot 504 in the DVLA light-vehicle database**, so we cannot give you a reliability verdict based on test results. This cohort appears to represent vehicles outside the standard MOT testing regime — likely heavy commercial or specialist variants — which are tested separately by the DVSA.

What we do know is that the 504 was a workhorse saloon and light commercial vehicle from the 1980s, and any survivor from this era will be a classic or collector's piece rather than everyday transport. If you're considering one, have it inspected by a specialist marque expert rather than relying on MOT pass rates; these vehicles are old enough that condition and history matter far more than generic test data. Look for evidence of proper maintenance and dry storage, and budget for parts availability and specialist labour.

MOT statistics not available

We have 719 1984 Peugeot 504 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 719 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 47.9%

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements · Brakes imbalanced across an axle · Front brake disc slightly pitted

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 37.5%

Oil leak · Oil leak, but not excessive · Fuel pipe/s corroded · …

Suspension & steering 35.4%

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded · Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded · Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Seat belts 31.2%

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded

Lighting 27.1%

Offside Rear fog lamp not working · Rear fog lamp tell tale not working

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Wipers & washers 25%

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

Exhaust & emissions 12.5%

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1984.

Before you buy a 1984 Peugeot 504

Based on MOT data from 719 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.3% 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 11,043 Peugeot 504 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 27.2%

3,002

White 26.8%

2,961

Red 19.1%

2,109

Beige 7.6%

840

Green 7.4%

819

Cream 3.6%

397

Grey 2.4%

270

Orange 2%

221

Brown 1.1%

116

Black 1%

114

Maroon 0.9%

101

Silver 0.8%

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