1994 · 30 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1994 Peugeot 106 MOT pass rate and common faults

151 MOT tests in 2024. 70.9% passed first time, compared with 67.5% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time70.9%
Failed or needed repairs29.1%
Typical mileage at test94,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 151 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits6.0%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.6%
  3. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits4.6%
  4. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements4.0%
  5. Side repeaters: not working4.0%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  7. Catalyst emissions: hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.6%
  8. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed2.6%
  9. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.0%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Emissions & leaks27.2%
  2. Lights & electrics19.2%
  3. Brakes15.2%
  4. Body & chassis10.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.9%
  6. Suspension4.6%
  7. Tyres4.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.6%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.6%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 1994 Peugeot 106?

In 2024, 70.9% of 1994 Peugeot 106 cars passed their MOT first time, across 151 tests. The average for all 30-year-old cars was 67.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1994 Peugeot 106?

The most common failure reasons were catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits. The biggest problem area was emissions & leaks.

Is the 1994 Peugeot 106 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).