1996 · 28 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1996 Peugeot 106 MOT pass rate and common faults

191 MOT tests in 2024. 49.2% passed first time, compared with 66.2% for all cars the same age.

74Well below average
Passed first time49.2%
Failed or needed repairs50.8%
Typical mileage at test78,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 191 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements8.9%
  2. Service brake imbalance: across an axle7.9%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.3%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.3%
  5. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits6.8%
  6. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements6.3%
  7. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits5.8%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.2%
  9. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed4.7%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes45.0%
  2. Emissions & leaks29.8%
  3. Body & chassis25.1%
  4. Suspension21.5%
  5. Lights & electrics20.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.0%
  7. Tyres7.9%
  8. Steering3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.5%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1996 Peugeot 106?

In 2024, 49.2% of 1996 Peugeot 106 cars passed their MOT first time, across 191 tests. The average for all 28-year-old cars was 66.2%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1996 Peugeot 106?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; service brake imbalance: across an axle; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 1996 Peugeot 106 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 74, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).