1995 Peugeot 106 — MOT failures & pass rate
1,138 MOT tests on the 1995 Peugeot 106 are in this dataset, and 71.2% of them passed. That is 3.6 percentage points worse than city cars of a similar age, which fail at 25.3%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (13.3%) and suspension (13.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are catalyst emissions, component mounting prescribed areas and service brake performance — catalyst emissions alone was recorded 241 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 13.3% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 31.3% once past 150k — 2.3× the risk.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 25.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 28.5% in 2021 to 26.4% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.3% | 151 |
| 2 | Suspension | 13.0% | 148 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 12.8% | 146 |
| 4 | Brakes | 12.6% | 143 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.9% | 124 |
| 6 | Visibility | 6.1% | 69 |
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 | 241 |
| 2 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 125 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 90 |
| 4 | Service brake imbalance | 60 |
| 5 | Joints | 58 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 55 |
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 | 25.8% | 294 |
| 2 | Brakes | 23.6% | 269 |
| 3 | Tyres | 21.1% | 240 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 17.6% | 200 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 17.5% | 199 |
| 6 | Other defects | 7.5% | 85 |
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 | 45 | 13.3% |
| 30-60k | 216 | 27.3% |
| 60-90k | 386 | 30.3% |
| 90-120k | 240 | 27.1% |
| 120-150k | 153 | 32.7% |
| 150k+ | 96 | 31.3% |
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 810 | 28.6% |
| Diesel | 328 | 29.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 302 | 28.5% |
| 2022 | 251 | 29.9% |
| 2023 | 215 | 27.4% |
| 2024 | 196 | 31.6% |
| 2025 | 174 | 26.4% |
What to check before buying a 1995 106
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 13.3% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (13.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (13.0% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Emissions & environmental (12.8% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
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 1995 Peugeot 106s pass their MOT?
71.2% of the 1,138 1995 Peugeot 106 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 1995 Peugeot 106?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.3% of tests, followed by suspension (13.0%).
Does the 1995 106 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.3% in the 0-30k band to 31.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,138 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.