Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2006 Peugeot 307 S?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2006 Peugeot 307 S?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2006 Peugeot 307 S?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2006 Peugeot 307 S reliable?

Based on MOT data from 425 vehicles, the 2006 Peugeot 307 S has a first-time MOT pass rate of 76.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2006 Peugeot 307 S?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Peugeot 307 S (2006)

425 real MOT outcomes analysed • 76.3% first-time pass rate

2006 Peugeot 307 S

CarHunch analysed 425 real MOT records for the 2006 Peugeot 307 S. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Limited data for this trim variant. The DVLA records this vehicle under a specific trim-level name with only 425 vehicles on record — some statistics may not be reliable at this sample size.

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The 2006 Peugeot 307 S passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (76.3%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

First-time pass

76.3%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.54

Over 2.8 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

99k

Middle half: 82k–116k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

These stats describe 425 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Before you buy a 2006 Peugeot 307 S

Based on MOT data from 425 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Other (65%)	275	81.5%	0.82
Petrol (35%)	150	66.7%	0.02

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,269 Peugeot 307 S vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 25.5%

323

Blue 24%

305

Black 23.5%

298

Grey 15.9%

202

Red 8.1%

103

Maroon 2.5%

Yellow 0.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2006 Peugeot 307 S vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

99,352

typical

82,358

low mileage

116,222

high mileage

Half of all 2006 Peugeot 307 S vehicles fall between 82,358 and 116,222 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 82,358 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 82,358–116,222 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2006 Peugeot 307 Ss sit.

⚠ Over 156,899 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2006 Peugeot 307 S — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 12% of 2006 Peugeot 307 Ss are still active.

Numbers are declining — 31 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (12% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

2.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.54

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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