Peugeot 405 Gl Auto (1991)
1991 Peugeot 405 Gl Auto
CarHunch is tracking 321 1991 Peugeot 405 Gl Auto vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1991 Peugeot 405 GL Auto has a 0% first-time pass rate, drastically below the UK average of 80%, which is a serious red flag for reliability. None of the 321 vehicles analysed passed their MOT on the first attempt, suggesting systemic issues with this specific model variant that prospective buyers should treat as a major concern.
With a median CarHunch score of 50 (indicating poor condition) and no mileage data available to contextualise wear, these cars are fundamentally unreliable by modern standards—likely due to age and poor maintenance histories across the sample. If you're considering one, budget heavily for repairs and have a pre-purchase inspection done by a specialist, because this cohort shows no evidence of being roadworthy without substantial work.
We have 321 1991 Peugeot 405 Gl 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 1991 Peugeot 405 Gl 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.
Before you buy a Peugeot 405 Gl Auto
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 319 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (1%) | 2 | 0% | 0 |
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