Peugeot 306 vs Peugeot Bailey autograph iii 81-6: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Peugeot 306
65%
MOT pass rate · 366,896 vehicles
Peugeot Bailey autograph iii 81-6
93%
MOT pass rate · 64 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 306 (65%) and Peugeot Bailey autograph iii 81-6 (93%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Peugeot 306 | Peugeot Bailey autograph iii 81-6 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 65% | 93% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 35% | 7% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 0.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 122,928 mi | 11,626 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 366,896 | 64 |
Most common faults
Peugeot 306
- Oil leak
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Peugeot Bailey autograph iii 81-6
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also cracking up slightly on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking up slightly on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also cracking up slightly on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking up slightly on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 306 (65%) and Peugeot Bailey autograph iii 81-6 (93%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Peugeot 306 report Full Peugeot Bailey autograph iii 81-6 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.