1997 · 27 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1997 Peugeot 106 MOT pass rate and common faults

446 MOT tests in 2024. 54.7% passed first time, compared with 65.5% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time54.7%
Failed or needed repairs45.3%
Typical mileage at test75,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 446 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake imbalance: across an axle9.4%
  2. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits6.7%
  3. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits6.3%
  4. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements5.4%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.7%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.5%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.3%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.6%
  9. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits3.6%
  10. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes35.9%
  2. Emissions & leaks28.0%
  3. Lights & electrics20.6%
  4. Body & chassis19.1%
  5. Suspension13.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.3%
  7. Tyres7.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.0%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.4%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases6.3%

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: service brake imbalance: across an axle. 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 1997 Peugeot 106?

In 2024, 54.7% of 1997 Peugeot 106 cars passed their MOT first time, across 446 tests. The average for all 27-year-old cars was 65.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1997 Peugeot 106?

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

Is the 1997 Peugeot 106 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).