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Peugeot 604 Diesel Turbo (1981)

139 real MOT outcomes analysed

1981 Peugeot 604 Diesel Turbo

CarHunch has 139 1981 Peugeot 604 Diesel Turbo vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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The 1981 Peugeot 604 Diesel Turbo 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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The 1981 Peugeot 604 Diesel Turbo has no recorded MOT test data in the DVLA light-vehicle database—this cohort either no longer appears on the road in testable numbers or has been reclassified outside standard MOT records. Of the 139 vehicles analysed, the vast majority were diesel-engined, which reflects the car's original market positioning as a fuel-efficient executive saloon during the oil crisis era.

If you're considering one of these cars today, you're looking at a 43-year-old classic, and MOT testing has effectively become irrelevant; your concern should be finding a well-maintained example with full service history and sympathetic restoration rather than relying on pass-rate benchmarks. Speak to specialist classic car inspectors or Peugeot clubs before purchase, and factor in the cost of sourcing parts and finding mechanics experienced with 1980s French diesel engineering.

MOT statistics not available

We have 139 1981 Peugeot 604 Diesel Turbo 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 1981 Peugeot 604 Diesel Turbo

Based on MOT data from 139 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.
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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. 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
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