Highlights

Retained by its first registered keeper for 28 years
Believed to retain its original factory paint
Vendor reports a substantial mechanical refresh including timing belt, water pump, brakes, and suspension

The Appeal

The Peugeot 106 Rallye is one of the most celebrated hot hatchbacks of the 1990s, a lightweight, rev-happy pocket rocket that distilled driving pleasure to its purest form. The Series 2, with its 1.6-litre engine, offered a more usable but no less engaging experience, and clean, original examples have become increasingly sought after as fewer survive in unmolested condition.

This 1998 example stands out for its provenance and preservation. Retained by its first registered keeper for 28 years until earlier this year, it is believed to wear its original factory paint with no evidence of filler or previous repairs. Before the current seller acquired the car, a substantial mechanical refresh was reportedly carried out. The vendor states the engine is very smooth, pulling cleanly through all five gears, and that the car feels tight and unabused. Reportedly accompanied by its original book pack and a long MOT, this 106 Rallye presents an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire one of these iconic French hot hatchbacks in well-preserved, ready-to-enjoy form.

Key Information

Mileage: approx 95,700 miles (indicated)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until May 2027, we are told (private registration no longer valid)
Technical specs: 1.6-litre inline four-cylinder petrol, five-speed manual
Paperwork: Original book pack present, we are told
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The Detail

Vendor notes timing belt and water pump replaced in 2025
Brakes and suspension recently refreshed, we are told
The car was reportedly off the road for an extended period, during which it was kept in dry storage
The vendor states the exterior is in very good overall condition with no significant dents
Small stone chip/dent on the driver's side pillar, locally touched up
Believed to retain original factory paint with no evidence of filler or previous paint repairs
Decals reported to be in very good condition
The vendor describes the interior as unworn, with seats free from tears and carpets retaining their original blue colour
The vendor states the cabin has no noticeable knocks or rattles
The vendor describes the engine as very smooth, pulling well through all gears with no crunching, knocking, or bangs
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