1993 Peugeot 106 — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 527 MOT tests analysed for the 1993 Peugeot 106, the most common recorded failure areas were brakes, emissions & environmental and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 71.7% was below the average for cars of a similar age (77.7%).

Pass rate

527

MOT tests analysed

28.3%

Fail rate

worse than

vs cars of similar age

29.7

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 1993 Peugeot 106
#	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

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 1993 Peugeot 106
#	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.

Most common MOT advisories — 1993 Peugeot 106
#	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.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 1993 106
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

Fail rate by fuel type — 1993 106
Fuel	Tests	Fail rate
Petrol	358	28.5%
Diesel	169	27.8%

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 1993 106
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

Before buying a 1993 Peugeot 106, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Brakes accounted for 14.2% of tests for this year.

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 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.