Peugeot 106 (1995)

33,793 real MOT outcomes analysed • 63% first-time pass rate

1995 Peugeot 106

CarHunch analysed 33,793 real MOT records for the 1995 Peugeot 106. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 1995 Peugeot 106 passes its MOT first time in just 63% of cases, well below the UK average of 80%, and one in five examples has recorded a dangerous defect during its life—a real concern for a 30-year-old car. Petrol and diesel variants perform similarly poorly, both around 62–64%, so fuel type won't be your differentiator here.

These cars are averaging nearly 94,000 miles, which is respectable for their age, but they're racking up 2.4 failures and 5.2 advisories per test, signalling persistent wear across multiple systems rather than one catastrophic weak point. Before viewing one, get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically checks suspension, braking, and corrosion—and budget for immediate remedial work, as most will need it.

Below average reliability 17% below UK average
63%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
83,175
typical mileage
67,238–99,612 middle half
20.6%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
2.44
avg MOT failures per car
over 6.3 tests on record

Petrol vs Diesel

Pass rate difference of 1.8 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.

62.2%
Petrol
18,685 vehicles
64%
Diesel
15,106 vehicles

What to check before buying a 1995 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.
  • ⚠️ 20.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 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 (55%) 18,685 62.2% 2.54
Diesel (45%) 15,106 64% 2.32
Electric (0%) 2 83.3% 1.5

Mileage Distribution

Most 1995 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.

67,238
low mileage
83,175
typical
99,612
high mileage

Half of all 1995 Peugeot 106 vehicles fall between 67,238 and 99,612 miles.

1995 Peugeot 106 — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 132 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (6% of peak).

2,216 132 2014 2025

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

6.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
2.44
Avg failures per vehicle
5.2
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1995 Peugeot 106

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 43.9%
    Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive
  • 39.4%
    Oil leak
  • 37.9%
    Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
  • 36.8%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 33.5%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 30.6%
    Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
  • 21.5%
    Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
  • 21.4%
    Service brake: efficiency below requirements

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1995. Counts include advisories and failures.

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