1999 · 25 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1999 Peugeot 106 MOT pass rate and common faults

220 MOT tests in 2024. 57.3% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time57.3%
Failed or needed repairs42.7%
Typical mileage at test69,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 220 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits7.7%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.7%
  3. Service brake imbalance: across an axle6.8%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits6.8%
  5. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements5.5%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.1%
  7. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.1%
  8. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.7%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.3%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes28.6%
  2. Emissions & leaks28.2%
  3. Lights & electrics20.9%
  4. Suspension16.4%
  5. Body & chassis13.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.4%
  7. Tyres5.5%
  8. Steering4.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.0%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.6%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.7%

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: catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's 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 1999 Peugeot 106?

In 2024, 57.3% of 1999 Peugeot 106 cars passed their MOT first time, across 220 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 Peugeot 106?

The most common failure reasons were catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; service brake imbalance: across an axle. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 1999 Peugeot 106 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).