Peugeot 106 (1997)
1997 Peugeot 106
CarHunch analysed 44,966 real MOT records for the 1997 Peugeot 106. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1997 Peugeot 106 is substantially less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 67.6% against the national benchmark of 80%, and a concerning 21.4% of vehicles have recorded dangerous defects at some point. Both petrol and diesel variants perform similarly poorly (67.4% and 68.1% pass rates respectively), so fuel choice won't improve your odds here.
These cars are now 27 years old and averaging 83,897 miles, which is relatively high for their age, suggesting many have been well-used; the typical failure count of 3.09 per vehicle and 7.1 advisories indicates worn components are the norm rather than the exception. Before buying, budget for immediate remedial work and plan for regular maintenance—this isn't a model to buy sight-unseen or without a full pre-purchase inspection.
What to check before buying a 1997 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.
- ⚠️ 21.4% 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 (74%) | 33,395 | 67.4% | 3.15 |
| Diesel (26%) | 11,566 | 68.1% | 2.92 |
| Electric (0%) | 2 | 77.3% | 2.5 |
| LPG (0%) | 2 | 67.5% | 2 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 63.2% | 7 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1997 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 1997 Peugeot 106 vehicles fall between 59,384 and 92,513 miles.
1997 Peugeot 106 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 553 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2023 (6% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2023.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1997 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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43.9%
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive
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39.4%
Oil leak
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37.9%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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36.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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33.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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30.6%
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
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21.5%
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
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21.4%
Service brake: efficiency below requirements
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1997. Counts include advisories and failures.
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