Peugeot 306 (1994)
1994 Peugeot 306
CarHunch analysed 31,742 real MOT records for the 1994 Peugeot 306. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1994 Peugeot 306 passes its MOT first time in just 63.9% of cases, significantly below the UK average of 80%, which means you should budget for repair work before the test. Nearly one in five of these cars (19.7%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, a genuine safety concern that warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
These 306s are genuinely old—the median mileage sits at 129,512 miles—yet they average nearly 2 failures per test and 4.9 advisories, suggesting rust, wear, and aging components are routine issues. Before buying, have a mechanic inspect the brakes, suspension, and bodywork closely, and expect to factor repair costs into your offer price.
What to check before buying a 1994 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (56%) | 17,619 | 64.4% | 2.03 |
| Petrol (44%) | 14,121 | 63.2% | 1.93 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 50% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1994 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 1994 Peugeot 306 vehicles fall between 108,596 and 151,467 miles.
1994 Peugeot 306 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 64 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (5% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1994 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 1994. Counts include advisories and failures.
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