Peugeot 405 Glx Turbo Diesel (1995)
1995 Peugeot 405 Glx Turbo Diesel
CarHunch is tracking 3,633 1995 Peugeot 405 Glx Turbo Diesel vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
The 1995 Peugeot 405 GLX Turbo Diesel is a serious reliability concern: only 20% pass their MOT on the first attempt, compared to the 80% UK average, and nearly all remaining examples in the dataset are diesel variants struggling at the same 20% rate. This isn't about isolated problem areas—the zero dangerous defects flag suggests these cars are simply wearing out across the board after nearly 30 years.
At an average mileage of 119,620 miles, these vehicles have covered typical distance for their age, so the poor pass rate reflects genuine deterioration rather than exceptional use. If you're considering one, treat any first-time MOT pass as a lucky exception, budget for immediate remedial work, and have a trusted mechanic inspect the engine bay and underside thoroughly before purchase—this generation has simply reached the end of its reliable life for most examples.
We have 3,633 1995 Peugeot 405 Glx Turbo Diesel vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1995 Peugeot 405 Glx Turbo Diesel
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 3,609 | 0.2% | 0 |
| Petrol (1%) | 24 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1995 Peugeot 405 Glx Turbo Diesel 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 1995 Peugeot 405 Glx Turbo Diesel vehicles fall between 97,484 and 168,280 miles.
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