Peugeot 306 Xtdt (1993)
1993 Peugeot 306 Xtdt
CarHunch is tracking 461 1993 Peugeot 306 Xtdt vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1993 Peugeot 306 XTD is in serious trouble: only 10% pass their MOT on the first attempt, compared to the UK average of 80%, and the diesel variant (which accounts for nearly all 454 vehicles in this cohort) performs identically poorly. The silver lining is that dangerous defects are virtually non-existent at 0%, so you're not looking at safety-critical failures—but the systematic first-time failure rate suggests chronic, recurring issues.
At 149,641 miles median, these cars are aged and well-used, which explains why they're struggling, yet the zero failures and advisories recorded is puzzling and likely reflects testing limitations rather than actual condition. If you're considering one, budget heavily for pre-purchase inspection and expect to spend time and money on repeat MOT attempts; this isn't a casual purchase.
We have 461 1993 Peugeot 306 Xtdt vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1993 Peugeot 306 Xtdt
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (98%) | 454 | 0.1% | 0 |
| Petrol (2%) | 7 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1993 Peugeot 306 Xtdt 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 1993 Peugeot 306 Xtdt vehicles fall between 149,641 and 149,641 miles.
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