Peugeot 405
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 7 model years from 778 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
74%
Total Tests
778
Highest Pass Rate
1995 (74%)
Years Covered
7
About the Peugeot 405
The Peugeot 405 was MOT tested 778 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 7 model years (1991 to 1997), with an average pass rate of 74%. That's 8 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1995 model has the highest pass rate at 74% from 215 tests. The 1993 model has the lowest at 73%. With just a 1 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The Peugeot 405 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1991) averages 123,512 miles, while the newest (1997) averages 147,594 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Peugeot brand average of 83%, the 405 is 9 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Peugeot models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Peugeot 405 by Year
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Questions about the Peugeot 405
Is the Peugeot 405 reliable?
Across its 7 model years in our data (1991 to 1997), the Peugeot 405 averages a 74% MOT pass rate, from 778 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 8 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 1995 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 74%.
Which year Peugeot 405 has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1995 Peugeot 405 has the highest MOT pass rate at 74%, while the 1993 model has the lowest at 73%, a 1 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Peugeot 405s more reliable?
The Peugeot 405 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
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