Peugeot 306 (1999)
1999 Peugeot 306
CarHunch analysed 48,667 real MOT records for the 1999 Peugeot 306. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1999 Peugeot 306's 67.9% first-time MOT pass rate sits well below the UK average of 80%, signalling that age and condition have caught up with this 25-year-old model. More concerning, 27.3% of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects at some point, well above the typical threshold—a serious red flag for buyers considering one as their daily driver.
At nearly 96,000 miles on average, these 306s have covered reasonable mileage for their age, yet they're averaging 3.66 failures and 12.3 advisories per test, pointing to cumulative wear across brakes, suspension, and emissions systems rather than catastrophic single faults. Before purchasing, have any candidate inspected by a specialist familiar with 306-era weaknesses, particularly around brake condition and rust-prone undercarriage areas.
What to check before buying a 1999 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.
- ⚠️ 27.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 (51%) | 24,985 | 67.4% | 3.73 |
| Diesel (49%) | 23,670 | 68.3% | 3.59 |
| LPG (0%) | 8 | 71.1% | 2.38 |
| Electric (0%) | 3 | 58.7% | 5.67 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 71.4% | 4 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1999 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 1999 Peugeot 306 vehicles fall between 65,708 and 98,643 miles.
1999 Peugeot 306 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 845 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2023 (6% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2023.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1999 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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60.4%
Oil leak
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53.8%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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53.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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47.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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35.7%
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
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31.5%
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
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30.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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30.1%
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1999. Counts include advisories and failures.
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