1994 Peugeot 106 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 1994 Peugeot 106 passed 74.5% of its 1,007 recorded MOT tests. City cars of a similar age fail at 25.1%, so the 1994 106 sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in emissions & environmental, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — emissions & environmental (13.2%) and lighting & signalling (12.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are catalyst emissions, service brake performance and component mounting prescribed areas — catalyst emissions alone was recorded 194 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 26.4% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 32.9% once past 150k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 22.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 29.1% in 2021 to 26.7% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emissions & environmental | 13.2% | 133 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 12.7% | 128 |
| 3 | Brakes | 11.0% | 111 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.5% | 86 |
| 5 | Suspension | 7.8% | 78 |
| 6 | Visibility | 6.0% | 60 |
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 | 194 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 70 |
| 3 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 61 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 46 |
| 5 | Side repeaters | 43 |
| 6 | Service brake imbalance | 40 |
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 | 22.2% | 224 |
| 2 | Brakes | 20.0% | 201 |
| 3 | Tyres | 16.2% | 163 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 15.3% | 154 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 13.9% | 140 |
| 6 | Other defects | 5.6% | 56 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 53 | 26.4% |
| 30-60k | 213 | 30.5% |
| 60-90k | 257 | 26.9% |
| 90-120k | 264 | 19.7% |
| 120-150k | 150 | 22.7% |
| 150k+ | 70 | 32.9% |
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 824 | 26.1% |
| Diesel | 183 | 22.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 234 | 29.1% |
| 2022 | 220 | 25.9% |
| 2023 | 212 | 25.0% |
| 2024 | 180 | 20.0% |
| 2025 | 161 | 26.7% |
What to check before buying a 1994 106
On a 1994 106, emissions & environmental is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 13.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Emissions & environmental (13.2% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Lighting & signalling (12.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (11.0% 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.
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 1994 Peugeot 106s pass their MOT?
74.5% of the 1,007 1994 Peugeot 106 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 25.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 1994 Peugeot 106?
Emissions & environmental, recorded in 13.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (12.7%).
Does the 1994 106 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 26.4% in the 0-30k band to 32.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,007 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.