Peugeot 106 (1994)
1994 Peugeot 106
CarHunch analysed 30,294 real MOT records for the 1994 Peugeot 106. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1994 Peugeot 106 is a well-worn proposition: its 63.7% first-time pass rate sits well below the UK average of 80%, and nearly one in five of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point. Petrol and diesel variants perform similarly poorly (63% and 64.6% respectively), so fuel type won't rescue you from inherent age-related fragility.
These 106s average nearly 96,000 miles, which is high for a thirty-year-old car, and they're racking up 2.14 failures per MOT test—typically suspension, steering, and emissions work. If you're seriously considering one, budget for £800–1,500 in near-term repairs and always get a pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic who knows this model's weak spots.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 1.6 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 1994 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 (57%) | 17,264 | 63% | 2.25 |
| Diesel (43%) | 13,028 | 64.6% | 1.99 |
| Electric (0%) | 2 | 75% | 0.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1994 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 1994 Peugeot 106 vehicles fall between 69,650 and 103,870 miles.
1994 Peugeot 106 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 122 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (8% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1994 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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27.1%
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive
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26.6%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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23.3%
Oil leak
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22.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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21.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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20.4%
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
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18.4%
Brakes imbalanced across an axle
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17%
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1994. Counts include advisories and failures.
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