1993 Peugeot 106 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 1993 Peugeot 106 passed 71.7% of its 527 recorded MOT tests. That is 3.6 percentage points worse than city cars of a similar age, which fail at 24.7%. Failures cluster in brakes, emissions & environmental and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: brakes, recorded in 14.2% of tests against 10.8% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are catalyst emissions, service brake performance and component mounting prescribed areas — catalyst emissions alone was recorded 64 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 1993 106 fails 25.2% of the time in the 30-60k band and 29.2% at 120-150k, a spread of only 4.0 points.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 26.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 31.2% in 2021 to 26.6% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 14.2% | 75 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 10.8% | 57 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 10.4% | 55 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.3% | 54 |
| 5 | Suspension | 10.1% | 53 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.7% | 25 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catalyst emissions | 64 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 50 |
| 3 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 33 |
| 4 | Service brake imbalance | 30 |
| 5 | Chassis condition | 20 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 19 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 26.4% | 139 |
| 2 | Brakes | 25.2% | 133 |
| 3 | Tyres | 19.2% | 101 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 19.0% | 100 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 17.5% | 92 |
| 6 | Other defects | 8.2% | 43 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 119 | 25.2% |
| 60-90k | 208 | 29.8% |
| 90-120k | 118 | 28.8% |
| 120-150k | 48 | 29.2% |
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 358 | 28.5% |
| Diesel | 169 | 27.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 138 | 31.2% |
| 2022 | 117 | 24.8% |
| 2023 | 101 | 25.7% |
| 2024 | 92 | 32.6% |
| 2025 | 79 | 26.6% |
What to check before buying a 1993 106
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 14.2% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (14.2% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Emissions & environmental (10.8% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Lighting & signalling (10.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 1993 Peugeot 106s pass their MOT?
71.7% of the 527 1993 Peugeot 106 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 1993 Peugeot 106?
Brakes, recorded in 14.2% of tests, followed by emissions & environmental (10.8%).
Does the 1993 106 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 25.2% in the 30-60k band to 29.2% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 527 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.