Peugeot 306 vs Peugeot Trail: 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 Trail
64%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 306 (65%) and Peugeot Trail (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 Trail |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 65% ✓ | 64% |
| MOT failure rate | 35% ✓ | 36% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 1.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 122,928 mi | 27,997 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 Trail
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
- Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
- Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 306 (65%) and Peugeot Trail (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.