Peugeot 505 Sti (1981)
1981 Peugeot 505 Sti
CarHunch has 286 1981 Peugeot 505 Sti vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
No MOT data available for this vehicle type
The 1981 Peugeot 505 Sti 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.
Got a specific Peugeot 505 Sti 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.
There is no MOT test data available for the 1981 Peugeot 505 STI in the DVLA light-vehicle database, so we cannot tell you how many pass their tests or what defects are common. This isn't unusual for cars from the early 1980s — many are either off the road entirely, registered as historic vehicles, or tested so infrequently that the sample size is too small to be meaningful.
What you should know is that the 505 STI was a well-regarded executive saloon with a solid reputation for build quality and durability, though parts availability and specialist knowledge are now real challenges. If you're considering buying one, focus on finding a well-maintained example with full service history and have any purchase inspected by someone familiar with 1980s Peugeots, since you won't be able to rely on MOT history to guide you.
We have 286 1981 Peugeot 505 Sti 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
Before you buy a 1981 Peugeot 505 Sti
Based on MOT data from 286 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Check the full MOT history.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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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.
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Based on 1,797 Peugeot 505 Sti vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
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