Peugeot 306 vs Peugeot Metal: 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 Metal
64%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 306 (65%) and Peugeot Metal (64%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Peugeot 306 | Peugeot Metal |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 65% ✓ | 64% |
| MOT failure rate | 35% ✓ | 36% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 122,928 mi | 10,764 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 366,896 | 3 |
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 Metal
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
- Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
- Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
- Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 306 (65%) and Peugeot Metal (64%) 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.