Peugeot 405 (1993)
1993 Peugeot 405
CarHunch analysed 17,150 real MOT records for the 1993 Peugeot 405.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 1993 Peugeot 405 is notably unreliable by modern standards, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 65.6% against the UK average of 80%—meaning roughly one in three examples fails their test. While dangerous defects aren't epidemic at 14.6%, they're present enough to be a real concern, and both petrol and diesel variants perform similarly poorly, so fuel type won't help you dodge the issues.
These cars are averaging 142,000 miles, which is genuinely high for their age and reflects heavy use over three decades. Most failures cluster around two per vehicle, with advisories at 3.7 each, suggesting worn suspension, brakes, and cooling systems are the norm rather than exceptions—if you're seriously considering one, budget for immediate work and have a pre-purchase inspection done by someone who knows 405s well.
The 1993 Peugeot 405 has a below-average first-time pass rate (65.6% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.
These stats describe 17,150 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 17,150 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1993.
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Before you buy a 1993 Peugeot 405
Based on MOT data from 17,150 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (74%) | 12,645 | 65.7% | 1.64 |
| Petrol (26%) | 4,492 | 65.2% | 1.52 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 81,055 Peugeot 405 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 1993 Peugeot 405 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1993 Peugeot 405 vehicles fall between 123,960 and 179,005 miles.
1993 Peugeot 405 — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 6% of 1993 Peugeot 405s are still active.
Numbers are declining — 30 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (6% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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