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Peugeot 604 Auto (1980)

323 real MOT outcomes analysed

1980 Peugeot 604 Auto

CarHunch has 323 1980 Peugeot 604 Auto vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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Moderate sample. 323 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

No MOT data available for this vehicle type

The 1980 Peugeot 604 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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UK

The 1980 Peugeot 604 Auto falls outside the standard UK light-vehicle MOT database, so we have no test records or pass rates to report — this isn't a data gap but a classification issue, as vehicles of this age and type may be registered under different testing regimes or have limited testing history in the accessible records. What we do know is that only 323 examples are even traceable in our dataset, reflecting how scarce these 44-year-old executive saloons have become on UK roads.

If you're considering one, treat it as a classic or specialist purchase rather than a everyday runner. At this age, MOT pass rates are less meaningful than the condition of the specific car in front of you — have any prospect thoroughly inspected by a mechanic familiar with 1980s French saloons, and expect restoration or heritage specialists rather than high-street garages to handle its maintenance.

MOT statistics not available

We have 323 1980 Peugeot 604 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 604 Auto

Based on MOT data from 323 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 4,502 Peugeot 604 Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Green 18.1%
813
Beige 17%
766
Blue 14.8%
665
Red 14.2%
640
Brown 9.8%
442
Gold 8.1%
366
Grey 7.2%
325
Cream 5.7%
257
Black 2.2%
100
Bronze 1.3%
57
Silver 1%
43
White 0.6%
28
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