1998 Peugeot 106: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 1998 Peugeot 106s, from 518 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 1998 Peugeot 106s than on all cars registered in 1998.
- Exhaust emissions (catalyst)3.7× usualPeugeot 10616.8% All 1998 cars4.5%
Failed outright at MOT: 16.6%, against 4.4% of all 1998 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £175–£900 (catalytic converter) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Look for smoke when revving the warm engine and for engine or DPF warning lights.
By area
The share of 1998 Peugeot 106 MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Brakes30% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Exhaust and emissions28% of testsRough price £100–£1,200
At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.
- Suspension26% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Tyres25% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Lights and electrics23% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Oil and fluid leaks18% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 483 | Tyres 27% |
| 2002 | 872 | Brakes 33% |
| 2001 | 773 | Suspension 31% |
| 2000 | 401 | Lights and electrics 34% |
| 1999 | 185 | Suspension 30% |
| 1997 | 387 | Brakes 34% |
| 1996 | 184 | Brakes 36% |
| 1995 | 146 | Suspension 32% |
| 1994 | 130 | Brakes 29% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 1998 Peugeot 106s registered in 1998. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score