Peugeot 106 Xn Zest 2 (1998)
1998 Peugeot 106 Xn Zest 2
CarHunch is tracking 671 1998 Peugeot 106 Xn Zest 2 vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1998 Peugeot 106 XN Zest 2 is in serious trouble: only 20% pass first time compared to the UK average of 80%, and petrol variants aren't faring any better at 0% pass rate across the 671 vehicles analysed. No dangerous defects have been recorded, which is the only bright spot, but the first-time pass rate suggests systematic reliability problems that buyers should treat as a major red flag.
With an average mileage of 90,418 miles for a 26-year-old car, these vehicles are well-used, and the complete absence of recorded failures or advisories in the data is suspiciously inconsistent with the dire pass rates—this suggests either data limitations or that failures are being recorded differently. Before purchasing one, get a full pre-buy inspection from a trusted mechanic and budget heavily for repairs, as the MOT performance indicates you're buying into a car with deep structural or mechanical issues.
We have 671 1998 Peugeot 106 Xn Zest 2 vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1998 Peugeot 106 Xn Zest 2
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.
Before you buy a Peugeot 106 Xn Zest 2
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 669 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 83.3% | 0.5 |
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