Peugeot 301 vs Peugeot 307: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Peugeot 301
77%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Peugeot 307
67%
MOT pass rate · 320,297 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 301 (77%) and Peugeot 307 (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Peugeot 301 | Peugeot 307 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 23% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 3.1 | 2.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 260,845 mi | 117,719 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 5 | 320,297 |
Most common faults
Peugeot 301
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Peugeot 307
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Oil leak
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 301 (77%) and Peugeot 307 (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Peugeot 301 report Full Peugeot 307 report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.