1995 · 29 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1995 Peugeot 306 MOT pass rate and common faults

136 MOT tests in 2024. 55.9% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time55.9%
Failed or needed repairs44.1%
Typical mileage at test98,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 136 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements8.1%
  2. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements5.9%
  3. Service brake imbalance: across an axle5.1%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.4%
  5. Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.4%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.7%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  8. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.2%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.2%
    15 marked dangerous
  10. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes33.8%
  2. Suspension27.9%
  3. Lights & electrics19.9%
  4. Body & chassis11.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks10.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.8%
  7. Tyres4.4%
  8. Number plates & VIN1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine22.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.8%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases8.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.4%

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 1995 Peugeot 306?

In 2024, 55.9% of 1995 Peugeot 306 cars passed their MOT first time, across 136 tests. The average for all 29-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1995 Peugeot 306?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; service brake performance: efficiency below requirements; service brake imbalance: across an axle. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 1995 Peugeot 306 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).