1996 · 28 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1996 Peugeot 306 MOT pass rate and common faults

187 MOT tests in 2024. 60.4% passed first time, compared with 66.2% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time60.4%
Failed or needed repairs39.6%
Typical mileage at test99,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 187 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.9%
  2. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.3%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.3%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.7%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.2%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    18 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.7%
  8. Individual direction indicators: adversely affected by the operation of another lamp2.7%
  9. Service brake performance: effort inadequate at a wheel2.7%
  10. Position lamp: adversely affected by the operation of another lamp2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics32.1%
  2. Brakes28.3%
  3. Suspension17.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.7%
  5. Body & chassis8.0%
  6. Tyres6.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags5.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine27.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.7%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.6%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 1996 Peugeot 306?

In 2024, 60.4% of 1996 Peugeot 306 cars passed their MOT first time, across 187 tests. The average for all 28-year-old cars was 66.2%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1996 Peugeot 306?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; service brake imbalance: across an axle; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1996 Peugeot 306 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).