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Peugeot 505 Sr Auto (1980)

459 real MOT outcomes analysed

1980 Peugeot 505 Sr Auto

CarHunch has 459 1980 Peugeot 505 Sr Auto vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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Moderate sample. 459 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

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The 1980 Peugeot 505 Sr Auto 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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No MOT data exists in the DVLA light-vehicle database for the 1980 Peugeot 505 SR Auto—the 459 vehicles in this cohort appear to fall outside the standard testing regime, likely because they are either registered as historic vehicles or have been withdrawn from active use. Without pass rates, failure statistics, or defect records, we cannot assess reliability through MOT performance. What we do know is that the 505 was a substantial, well-engineered saloon for its era, but at 44+ years old, any example you find will require a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist familiar with older French cars to evaluate mechanical condition, rust, and the state of its automatic transmission. If you're considering one, treat it as a classic or cherished vehicle rather than a daily driver, and budget for specialist servicing.

MOT statistics not available

We have 459 1980 Peugeot 505 Sr Auto 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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Before you buy a 1980 Peugeot 505 Sr Auto

Based on MOT data from 459 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% 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 ClickMechanic
  • 📄 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 carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,302 Peugeot 505 Sr Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 28.8%
375
Blue 14.2%
185
Green 13.7%
179
Brown 12.7%
165
Beige 9.6%
125
White 6.4%
83
Cream 5.8%
76
Red 4.1%
53
Gold 1.8%
24
Silver 1.2%
16
Black 1%
13
Maroon 0.6%
8
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