1997 · 27 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1997 Peugeot 306 MOT pass rate and common faults

322 MOT tests in 2024. 58.4% passed first time, compared with 65.5% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time58.4%
Failed or needed repairs41.6%
Typical mileage at test98,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 322 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.3%
  2. Service brake imbalance: across an axle5.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.0%
    36 marked dangerous
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.0%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.7%
  6. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements3.7%
  7. Position lamp: not working3.4%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.1%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.1%
  10. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits3.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes37.6%
  2. Lights & electrics23.6%
  3. Suspension18.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks14.3%
  5. Body & chassis12.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.3%
  7. Steering8.4%
  8. Tyres7.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine23.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.7%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1997 Peugeot 306?

In 2024, 58.4% of 1997 Peugeot 306 cars passed their MOT first time, across 322 tests. The average for all 27-year-old cars was 65.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1997 Peugeot 306?

The most common failure reasons were steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; service brake imbalance: across an axle; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 1997 Peugeot 306 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).