1998 Peugeot 306 2.0L Petrol · S434 APJ
1998 Peugeot 306 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 141,461 miles. MOT expired on 22 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 306
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,461 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
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S434 APJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2024
- 141,461 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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S434 APJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Peugeot 306 (S434 APJ) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
S434 APJ Mileage History
- 21/03/2022129,626 mi
- 07/03/2023135,477 mi+5,851 mi
- 12/03/2024141,461 mi+5,984 mi
Average of roughly 5,987 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Peugeot Peugeot 306
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Common Problems: PEUGEOT 306
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Rear Torsion Beam Radius Arm Bearing Failure(Serious)
Like other classic Peugeots of this era, the 306 rear suspension relies on a transverse torsion beam with trailing arms riding on internal needle roller bearings. Over UK winters, moisture and road salt breach the outer rubber seals, causing the ungreased needle bearings to disintegrate and machine grooves into the axle tube journals. As the bearings collapse, the rear wheels tilt sharply inward at the top (heavy negative camber). Left unaddressed, the inner tyre sidewall cuts into the metal wheel tub.
- Heater Matrix Coolant Leak into Footwell(Moderate)
The heater matrix core tucked behind the centre dashboard console is prone to corrosion and plastic tank seam failure. As the core leaks, hot engine coolant drips directly onto the front passenger carpet and air ducting. In addition to losing engine coolant, the escaping ethylene glycol causes an oily, greasy film on the windscreen that cannot be cleared by wipers or demister fans. Replacing the matrix requires comprehensive dashboard removal, making labour costs high.
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- Rear Torsion Beam Radius Arm Bearing FailureSerious
Like other classic Peugeots of this era, the 306 rear suspension relies on a transverse torsion beam with trailing arms riding on internal needle roller bearings. Over UK winters, moisture and road salt breach the outer rubber seals, causing the ungreased needle bearings to disintegrate and machine grooves into the axle tube journals. As the bearings collapse, the rear wheels tilt sharply inward at the top (heavy negative camber). Left unaddressed, the inner tyre sidewall cuts into the metal wheel tub.
- Heater Matrix Coolant Leak into FootwellModerate
The heater matrix core tucked behind the centre dashboard console is prone to corrosion and plastic tank seam failure. As the core leaks, hot engine coolant drips directly onto the front passenger carpet and air ducting. In addition to losing engine coolant, the escaping ethylene glycol causes an oily, greasy film on the windscreen that cannot be cleared by wipers or demister fans. Replacing the matrix requires comprehensive dashboard removal, making labour costs high.
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