Peugeot 106 Xld Zest 3 (1998)
1998 Peugeot 106 Xld Zest 3
CarHunch analysed 183 real MOT records for the 1998 Peugeot 106 Xld Zest 3. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1998 Peugeot 106 XLD Zest 3 is fundamentally unreliable by modern standards, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 1.5% compared to the UK average of 80%—meaning nearly every example arriving at its test will fail. The good news is that when failures do occur, they're minor: only 0.03 failures per vehicle on average and zero dangerous defects recorded across the 183 cars analysed, suggesting problems are fixable rather than structural.
These vehicles are genuinely old (median mileage 133,591 for a 26-year-old car) and very well-used, so the low pass rate reflects age and wear rather than a design flaw. If you're considering one, budget for immediate remedial work before the next MOT and factor in ongoing maintenance costs—this isn't a buy-it-and-forget-it proposition, but it won't strand you with a safety-critical fault.
What to check before buying a 1998 Peugeot 106 Xld Zest 3
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1998 Peugeot 106 Xld Zest 3 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1998 Peugeot 106 Xld Zest 3 vehicles fall between 120,386 and 133,591 miles.
MOT History Averages
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