Peugeot 306 (1993)
1993 Peugeot 306
CarHunch analysed 13,609 real MOT records for the 1993 Peugeot 306. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1993 Peugeot 306 passes its MOT first time just 64.4% of the time, well below the UK average of 80%, which reflects the age and wear of these now-30-year-old cars. With 16.5% of examples having had a dangerous defect recorded, buyers should expect these vehicles need careful mechanical vetting before purchase.
At nearly 100,000 miles median, these 306s are typical for their age, but they're accumulating an average of 1.81 failures per test—meaning most will need work when MOT day comes around. Check suspension, brakes, and lights meticulously before buying, and budget for repairs; this is a car that demands hands-on inspection, not a blind buy.
What to check before buying a 1993 Peugeot 306
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 (52%) | 7,125 | 64% | 1.7 |
| Diesel (48%) | 6,484 | 64.8% | 1.92 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1993 Peugeot 306 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 vehicles fall between 82,392 and 117,806 miles.
1993 Peugeot 306 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 20 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024 (5% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2024.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1993 Peugeot 306
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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39.5%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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37%
Oil leak
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21%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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21%
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp
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19.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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16.8%
Service brake: efficiency below requirements
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15.4%
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
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14.6%
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1993. Counts include advisories and failures.
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