The PEUGEOT 306 (1997-02) 5DR ESTATE 1.8I 16V MERIDIAN AC is a compact family estate from Peugeot’s much-loved 306 range. It sits among practical, lower-cost used cars here rather than modern SUVs, offering a longer load area than the 306 hatchback while remaining relatively easy to drive and park. Mycarcheck.com records 13 look-ups covering nine distinct VINs, so the sample is small. Across those checks, average recorded mileage was 96,000 miles and annual use about 4,000 miles; cars had an average of nearly four previous keepers. The £100 average private-sale valuation is a limited data point, not a dependable guide to today’s asking prices. The Meridian trim’s air conditioning and 1.8-litre petrol engine make it a comfortable, livelier choice than basic family runabouts, while the estate body suits families, hobbyists and drivers carrying loads. Against rivals including the Ford Escort estate, it is remembered for handling and practicality on winding roads.