1998 · 26 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1998 Peugeot 306 MOT pass rate and common faults

466 MOT tests in 2024. 59.2% passed first time, compared with 64.9% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time59.2%
Failed or needed repairs40.8%
Typical mileage at test106,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 466 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.5%
  2. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.3%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.1%
  4. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.9%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.9%
  6. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.9%
  7. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements3.6%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.0%
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working2.8%
  10. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes29.4%
  2. Lights & electrics20.6%
  3. Suspension15.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks14.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.1%
  6. Body & chassis10.9%
  7. Tyres8.4%
  8. Steering7.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine28.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.4%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.2%

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: 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 1998 Peugeot 306?

In 2024, 59.2% of 1998 Peugeot 306 cars passed their MOT first time, across 466 tests. The average for all 26-year-old cars was 64.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1998 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 1998 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).