Peugeot 306 D Turbo S (1998)
1998 Peugeot 306 D Turbo S
CarHunch analysed 238 real MOT records for the 1998 Peugeot 306 D Turbo S. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1998 Peugeot 306 D Turbo is in dire condition on the second-hand market — only 4.6% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, which means 95 out of every 100 fail their MOT immediately. The good news is that dangerous defects are extremely rare (0%), so failures tend to be repairable rather than catastrophic safety issues.
At an average mileage of 120,117, these cars are well-used 26-year-olds, and the remarkably low failure rate of just 0.04 per vehicle suggests most failures are minor — worn brake pads, corroded exhausts, tired suspension components rather than engine problems. If you're considering one, budget for immediate remedial work before it'll pass MOT, treat the low maintenance advisory rate as misleading given the age, and get a full pre-purchase inspection to understand the specific defects this particular example has accumulated.
What to check before buying a 1998 Peugeot 306 D Turbo S
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1998 Peugeot 306 D Turbo S vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1998 Peugeot 306 D Turbo S vehicles fall between 107,939 and 149,669 miles.
MOT History Averages
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