1998 Peugeot 106 1.6L Petrol · R241 CBE

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance profile characterized by a trend of worsening mechanical degradation and structural decay. While it passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 166,861 miles, the record reveals a significant increase in serious advisories compared to previous years. The transition from a failure in 2024 to a pass in 2025 only addressed minor electrical faults like stop lamps, while deep-seated issues regarding the steering and chassis remain unresolved. At 28 years old, the recorded 166,861 miles represent a relatively low annual average of approximately 6,000 miles. The data shows a consistent but slow accumulation pattern, with roughly 6,000 miles covered between November 2023 and November 2024, and another 3,000 miles leading into the 2025 test. This low mileage has not prevented the onset of age-related failures, suggesting the vehicle may suffer from long periods of standing or general neglect rather than high-intensity wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the vehicle's structural integrity, as the tester has flagged active corrosion on both front floor pans and the offside inner wheel arch. These areas, combined with corrosion on the nearside rear suspension mounting, indicate a high risk of terminal rust failure. The recurring play in the steering rack inner joints, which has appeared in every test from 2023 to 2025, highlights a persistent safety-critical fault that has not been rectified. The braking system also requires immediate attention as rear discs have been flagged as pitted and scored with thin pads across the last three consecutive years. The presence of an active oil leak and a split CV boot noted in the 2025 record further suggests that maintenance is reactive rather than proactive. Given the state of the structural rust and the deteriorating suspension components, the vehicle likely requires a significant investment to achieve a reliable standard of roadworthiness.