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1995 Peugeot 405 Executive MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for 405 Executive models manufactured in 1995, based on 34 real MOT test results.

35.3%
Pass Rate
64.7%
Fail Rate
34
Total Tests
161,482
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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1995 Peugeot 405 Executive MOT Analysis

The 1995 Peugeot 405 Executive has an MOT pass rate of 35.3% based on 34 tests — significantly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 161,482 miles on the odometer. With a 64.7% failure rate, the 1995 405 Executive is rated as "Very Poor" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1995 Peugeot 405 Executive is Brakes, responsible for 135.3% of failures. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs range from £150–400. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment is the second most common issue at 82.4%. Suspension follows at 38.2%.

⚠ Based on limited data (34 tests)

Top failures specific to 1995 models only. The overall 405 Executive page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Brakes135.3%46
2Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment82.4%28
3Suspension38.2%13
4Driver's View Of The Road35.3%12
5Tyres29.4%10
6Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions26.5%9
7Steering17.6%6
8Towbars8.8%3
9Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems5.9%2
10Body, Structure And General Items2.9%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 161,482 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Brakes8.38% per 10K miLamps & Electrical5.10% per 10K miSuspension2.37% per 10K miVisibility2.19% per 10K miTyres1.82% per 10K miEmissions & Exhaust1.64% per 10K miSteering1.09% per 10K miTowbars0.55% per 10K miSeat Belts0.36% per 10K miBody & Structure0.18% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Brakes8.38135.3%46
Lamps & Electrical5.1082.4%28
Suspension2.3738.2%13
Visibility2.1935.3%12
Tyres1.8229.4%10
Emissions & Exhaust1.6426.5%9
Steering1.0917.6%6
Towbars0.558.8%3
Seat Belts0.365.9%2
Body & Structure0.182.9%1

Mileage Statistics

161,482
Mean
157,545
Median
142,796
25th Percentile
174,692
75th Percentile
4.01% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1995 Peugeot 405 Executive has an MOT pass rate of 35.3% based on 34 tests — significantly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 161,482 miles on the odometer. With a 64.7% failure rate, the 1995 405 Executive is rated as "Very Poor" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1995 Peugeot 405 Executive, be prepared for above-average maintenance costs. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to brakes: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm). With an average mileage of 161,482 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.

Brakes — 135.3% of failures

Brakes issues account for 135.3% of MOT failures on 1995 Peugeot 405 Executive models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 82.4% of failures

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 82.4% of MOT failures on 1995 Peugeot 405 Executive models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Suspension — 38.2% of failures

Suspension issues account for 38.2% of MOT failures on 1995 Peugeot 405 Executive models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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