1998 Peugeot 106 · 2,511 MOT tests
1998 Peugeot 106 reliability
1998 Peugeot 106s fail 39.2% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 7 106 years (2,511 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 106s: 44.8%)
- 39.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 106s: 44.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 25
- 79,018
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 25
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,511
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
1998 against the years either side
- 1997 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1998 car does better)
- 1999 cars: 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1998 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 17.9% of tests fail here (167% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 12% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 1998 Peugeot 106
Fail rate by area
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks17.9%
- Lights and electrics13.9%
- Brakes13.9%
- Body, chassis and structure10.7%
- Suspension10.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.4%
- Tyres3.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Carbon monoxide high after fast idle 5.14%
High carbon monoxide can point to engine or catalytic converter faults, so ask for diagnosis before buying.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 4.78%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 4.02%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Service brakes uneven across an axle 3.94%
One wheel is braking much less than its pair, so the car may pull to one side and stop poorly.
Service brake efficiency below minimum 3.54%
The brakes are not stopping the car effectively enough, a serious safety risk that needs urgent repair before driving.
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.27%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.83%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (11.19%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (7.49%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (6.53%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.45%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.42%)
Is a 1998 Peugeot 106 reliable?
1998 Peugeot 106s fail 39.2% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 7 106 years (2,511 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 1998 Peugeot 106 MOT?
Most often carbon monoxide high after fast idle (5.14% of tests), lambda reading outside specified limits (4.78% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (4.02% of tests).
How many miles should a 1998 Peugeot 106 have done?
At its MOT aged about 25, a typical 1998 Peugeot 106 shows 79,018 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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