Peugeot 505 Gr Auto (1980)
1980 Peugeot 505 Gr Auto
CarHunch is tracking 171 1980 Peugeot 505 Gr Auto vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
**Don't buy this car.** All 171 vehicles in our dataset failed their MOT, compared to the UK average pass rate of 80%, meaning every single 1980 Peugeot 505 GR Auto we analysed is currently unroadworthy. The petrol models show a 0% pass rate across 170 vehicles, indicating systematic issues that affect the entire cohort rather than isolated problems.
At 44 years old, these cars are essentially museum pieces rather than practical transport—the fact that none pass inspection suggests they've either been left to deteriorate or require restoration work that would far exceed any realistic budget. If you're considering one, treat it as a restoration project only, and budget for a comprehensive rebuild before it will ever be legal to drive on UK roads.
We have 171 1980 Peugeot 505 Gr 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 1980 Peugeot 505 Gr 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%) | 170 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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