1998 · 26 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1998 Peugeot 106 MOT pass rate and common faults

569 MOT tests in 2024. 65.7% passed first time, compared with 64.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time65.7%
Failed or needed repairs34.3%
Typical mileage at test81,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 569 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits6.3%
  2. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits5.6%
  3. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.7%
  4. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits3.7%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.7%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.7%
  7. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits3.3%
  8. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements3.0%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.6%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Emissions & leaks27.4%
  2. Brakes19.5%
  3. Lights & electrics16.2%
  4. Body & chassis11.6%
  5. Suspension8.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  7. Tyres3.5%
  8. Steering2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.3%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.5%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.5%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases8.1%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. 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 1998 Peugeot 106?

In 2024, 65.7% of 1998 Peugeot 106 cars passed their MOT first time, across 569 tests. The average for all 26-year-old cars was 64.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1998 Peugeot 106?

The most common failure reasons were catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; service brake imbalance: across an axle. The biggest problem area was emissions & leaks.

Is the 1998 Peugeot 106 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).