Peugeot 405 Grd Diesel (1991)
1991 Peugeot 405 Grd Diesel
CarHunch is tracking 1,851 1991 Peugeot 405 Grd Diesel vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
**A 1991 Peugeot 405 GRD Diesel with a 0% pass rate is essentially undriveable on the road—none of the 1,851 vehicles in this cohort have passed their MOT.** This is a complete reliability failure, far below the UK average of 80%, and indicates these cars are either no longer roadworthy, long scrapped, or the data reflects vehicles that haven't been tested in years.
**At 33 years old, any 405 GRD from 1991 that still exists is a museum piece, not a practical daily driver.** If you're considering one, treat it as a restoration project rather than transport—expect to invest heavily in bringing it to modern safety and emissions standards, starting with a full pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist.
We have 1,851 1991 Peugeot 405 Grd Diesel 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 Grd 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%) | 1,831 | 0% | 0 |
| Petrol (1%) | 20 | 0% | 0 |
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