Peugeot 306 Xsi (1998)
1998 Peugeot 306 Xsi
CarHunch is tracking 240 1998 Peugeot 306 Xsi vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1998 Peugeot 306 XSI is in serious trouble on the MOT: only 20% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, and petrol variants show a 0% pass rate across the 238 examples tested. While dangerous defects aren't present in this cohort, the data reflects a car that's now 26 years old and genuinely struggling to meet basic roadworthiness standards.
At an average mileage of 68,101 miles these are well-used survivors, but the near-zero failures and advisories per vehicle suggest most testing stopped after initial rejection rather than comprehensive inspection. If you're seriously considering one, budget for significant remedial work before it's legal to drive, and honestly, at this age you'd get far better value and reliability from a 15-year-old alternative.
We have 240 1998 Peugeot 306 Xsi vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1998 Peugeot 306 Xsi
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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 238 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 57.1% | 3 |
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