Peugeot 106 (1991)
1991 Peugeot 106
CarHunch analysed 1,001 real MOT records for the 1991 Peugeot 106. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1991 Peugeot 106 passes its MOT first time in only 64.8% of cases, well below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these cars need more work to stay road-legal. With 12.6% having experienced a dangerous defect, they're not unusually risky on that front, but the consistently weak pass rate is the real concern for buyers.
At around 90,000 miles these cars are predictably tired for their age, and the average of 1.68 failures per test tells you they're prone to genuine mechanical issues rather than minor faults. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically checks the cooling system, suspension, and brakes—the areas where these cars tend to fail most often.
What to check before buying a 1991 Peugeot 106
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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 1,000 | 64.9% | 1.68 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 33.3% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1991 Peugeot 106 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 1991 Peugeot 106 vehicles fall between 70,494 and 108,273 miles.
1991 Peugeot 106 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2019 (24% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2019.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1991 Peugeot 106
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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22.2%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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20.1%
Oil leak
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17.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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16.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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15.4%
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
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14.4%
Brakes imbalanced across an axle
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12.7%
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
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12.6%
Service brake: efficiency below requirements
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1991. Counts include advisories and failures.
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