1999 · 25 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1999 Peugeot 306 MOT pass rate and common faults

680 MOT tests in 2024. 55.0% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time55.0%
Failed or needed repairs45.0%
Typical mileage at test101,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 680 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.4%
  2. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.4%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.4%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.0%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.7%
  6. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  7. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.2%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.2%
  9. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.1%
  10. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes35.6%
  2. Lights & electrics26.8%
  3. Suspension20.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks17.1%
  5. Body & chassis14.4%
  6. Steering8.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.2%
  8. Tyres6.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.9%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.5%

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: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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 1999 Peugeot 306?

In 2024, 55.0% of 1999 Peugeot 306 cars passed their MOT first time, across 680 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 Peugeot 306?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 1999 Peugeot 306 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).