Peugeot 206 1998: MOT failure rate for its age
60.1% of 554 MOT tests of the Peugeot 206 first registered in 1998 failed at the first attempt (2019–2024; retests excluded). Against this model's own normal rate at the same ages the index is 111.6 (95% CI 99.6–123.6; 100 = normal for this model at that age): the 1998 build year is no different from other years of the same model at the same age. This is a rough estimate from a smaller sample.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed first time | 60.1 | % | all ages tested | 2019–2024 | 554 |
| Index against this model at the same age (95% CI 99.6–123.6) | 111.6 | index | 100 = normal for this model at that age | 2019–2024 | 554 |
| Rank among this model's 12 build years | 12 | of 12 | 1 = fails least for its age | 2019–2024 | 554 |
| Tested in 2024 | 4 | tests | median 73,675 miles | 2024 | 4 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · full dataset (v5).
How does the 1998 Peugeot 206 fail at each age?
Cars built in 1998 were tested at ages 21 to 22 between 2019 and 2024. Each row compares their first-time failure share with what this model normally shows at that age, after allowing for the overall failure level of each test year.
| Age | Tests | Failed, % | 95% interval | Normal for this model at that age, % | Index (100 = normal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 333 (rough estimate) | 61 | 55.6–66 | 55.6 | 109.6 |
| 22 | 221 (rough estimate) | 58.8 | 52.2–65.1 | 51.3 | 114.7 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 554 (initial tests) · Method: normal rate = this model's first-time failure share at that age across its build years (cells of 400+ tests), adjusted for each test year's overall level; cells of 30+ tests, under 500 marked rough · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What fails most on the 1998 Peugeot 206?
The most common failure group on cars built in 1998 is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 45.7 items per 100 first tests, against 46.5 across all build years of the Peugeot 206. These counts are not age-adjusted: cars built in 1998 were tested at ages 21 to 22.
| Failure group | Built 1998, per 100 | All build years, per 100 | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 45.7 | 46.5 | 421 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 43.7 | 12.8 | 403 |
| Brakes | 39.3 | 27.1 | 362 |
| Suspension | 33.2 | 35.3 | 306 |
| Body, chassis, structure | 29.6 | 16.8 | 273 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 922 (initial tests of this build year) · Method: failure items grouped by DVSA's top-level defect groups, per 100 initial tests; groups with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How does 1998 compare with the years around it?
Among the 12 published build years of the Peugeot 206, 1998 ranks 12 (1 = fails least for its age). 1999: index 107.2.
| Build year | Index (100 = normal) | 95% interval | Verdict | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 111.6 | 99.6–123.6 | no different (rough estimate) | 554 |
| 1999 | 107.2 | 103.5–110.9 | worse | 5,661 |
| 2000 | 104.1 | 101.9–106.4 | worse | 14,788 |
| 2001 | 101.1 | 99.7–102.5 | no different | 36,753 |
| 2002 | 103.8 | 102.7–104.8 | worse | 65,339 |
| 2003 | 100.7 | 99.7–101.6 | no different | 87,450 |
| 2004 | 96.1 | 95.3–96.9 | better | 113,839 |
| 2005 | 96.3 | 95.5–97.1 | better | 109,909 |
| 2006 | 96.0 | 95.0–97.0 | better | 73,440 |
| 2007 | 91.6 | 90.0–93.2 | better | 26,987 |
| 2008 | 93.9 | 91.3–96.5 | better | 11,486 |
| 2009 | 96.6 | 92.7–100.6 | no different | 5,237 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 551,443 (initial tests) · Method: observed failures against those expected for the same model at the same ages, test-year level adjusted; verdict follows the printed one-decimal bound · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How to cite this page
MOT Risk Index (2026). Peugeot 206 1998 MOT statistics (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 30 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/peugeot-206/1998/
How every figure is calculated: methodology. Age, test year and build year are tied together (age = test year − build year), so the test-year level is taken as observed, not estimated.
Other pages for this model
Peugeot 206 1999 · Peugeot 206 2000 · Peugeot 206 2001 · Peugeot 206 2002 · Peugeot 206 2003 · Peugeot 206 2004 · Peugeot 206 2005 · Peugeot 206 2006 · Peugeot 206 2007 · Peugeot 206 2008 · Peugeot 206 2009 · Peugeot 206 in Norway · Peugeot 206 in Finland · Peugeot 206 in the Netherlands · Peugeot 206 by postcode area · Peugeot 206 body, chassis and structure failures · Peugeot 206 brakes failures · Peugeot 206 vehicle identification failures · Peugeot 206 lamps, reflectors and electrics failures · Peugeot 206 noise, emissions and leaks failures · Peugeot 206 road wheels failures · Peugeot 206 seat belts and airbags failures · Peugeot 206 steering failures · Peugeot 206 suspension failures · Peugeot 206 tyres failures · Peugeot 206 visibility failures