Peugeot Unknown (1982)
1982 Peugeot Unknown
CarHunch analysed 287 real MOT records for the 1982 Peugeot Unknown. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
What to check before buying a 1982 Peugeot Unknown
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 (73%) | 210 | 0.8% | 0.01 |
| Diesel (27%) | 77 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1982 Peugeot Unknown vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1982 Peugeot Unknown vehicles fall between 3,365 and 34,648 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1982 Peugeot Unknown
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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50%
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
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50%
oil leak at engine
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50%
Front Wheel bearing has slight play
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25%
Various underside body sprayed so could not see condition of sill etc
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25%
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value
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25%
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
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25%
Various underside oil leak
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25%
Various underside body spray so could not see condition of testable parts
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1982. Counts include advisories and failures.
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