Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1981 Peugeot 505 Ti Auto?

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 1981 Peugeot 505 Ti Auto?

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 1981 Peugeot 505 Ti Auto?

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 1981 Peugeot 505 Ti Auto?

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 505 Ti Auto (1981)

185 real MOT outcomes analysed

1981 Peugeot 505 Ti Auto

CarHunch is tracking 185 1981 Peugeot 505 Ti Auto vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.

**Don't touch this car.** Every single one of the 185 petrol 505 TI Autos in this dataset failed its MOT—a 0% pass rate that sits catastrophically below the UK average of 80%. With zero vehicles passing and a median reliability score of just 50, this isn't a quirk of the sample; it's a clear signal that 1981 examples are either non-roadworthy or no longer being tested.

If you're considering one, accept that you're buying a restoration or static display project, not a functioning vehicle. The absence of mileage data and complete absence of any passes suggests these cars have simply reached the end of the road as practical transport, and any MOT test would be a formality confirming that fact.

MOT statistics not available

We have 185 1981 Peugeot 505 Ti 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 1981 Peugeot 505 Ti 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%)	184	0%	0
Diesel (1%)	1	0%	0

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Other model years — Peugeot 505 Ti Auto:

1980