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Peugeot 307 Rapier 16V Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Peugeot 307 Rapier 16V reliable? We analysed 239 real MOT tests across 159 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 239 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
73.2%
Typical Mileage
108,644mi
Annual Mileage
3,092mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Peugeot 307 Rapier 16V is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Peugeot 307 Rapier 16V.

Peugeot 307 Rapier 16V Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Peugeot 307 Rapier 16V. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Peugeot 307 Rapier 16V Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Peugeot 307 Rapier 16V owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
1,702 mi/yr
Typical
3,092 mi/yr
Average
3,749 mi/yr
Heavy usage
4,882 mi/yr

Peugeot 307 Rapier 16V Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Peugeot 307 Rapier 16V MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
108,644 mi
75th Percentile
128,163 mi
95th Percentile
179,726 mi
Max Recorded
1,146,483 mi

How Does the Peugeot 307 Rapier 16V Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Peugeot 307 Rapier 16V THIS CAR 73.2% 239 108,644 mi — yrs
Peugeot 206 67.7% 9,831,622 65,066 mi 28 yrs
Peugeot 307 67.5% 5,095,133 73,548 mi 25 yrs
Peugeot 207 70.9% 4,554,199 59,259 mi 20 yrs
Baotian Bt 125 T-3A Citi 76.6% 414 8,654 mi 18 yrs

Compared to the Peugeot 206 (67.7% pass rate) and the Peugeot 307 (67.5% pass rate), the Peugeot 307 Rapier 16V outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Peugeot 307 Rapier 16V?

The Peugeot 307 Rapier 16V has an overall MOT pass rate of 73.2% across 239 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Peugeot 307 Rapier 16V owner drives around 3,092 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Peugeot 307 Rapier 16V — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Peugeot 307 Rapier 16V reliable?
Based on 239 MOT tests, the Peugeot 307 Rapier 16V has a 73.2% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Peugeot 307 Rapier 16V?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Peugeot 307 Rapier 16V do per year?
The typical Peugeot 307 Rapier 16V does around 3,092 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Peugeot 307 Rapier 16V last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Peugeot 307 Rapier 16V?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.