Peugeot 306 vs Peugeot Majestic explorer: 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 Majestic explorer
90%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 306 (65%) and Peugeot Majestic explorer (90%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Peugeot 306 | Peugeot Majestic explorer |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 65% | 90% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 35% | 10% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 1.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 122,928 mi | 31,319 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 366,896 | 1 |
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 Majestic explorer
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 306 (65%) and Peugeot Majestic explorer (90%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.