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S70 XNS

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

174,804 mi
Last recorded174,804 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 XNS
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 174,804 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 170,619 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 166,765 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 162,041 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 156,689 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 156,689 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 150,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tank straps corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2016 144,189 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 136,136 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 130,380 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 124,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2013 124,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Upper engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 121,087 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 121,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 115,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 109,285 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 109,285 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 105,633 miles

FRONT TOP MOUNT BEARINGS GETTING STIFF

Pass 16 Jul 2008 101,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 101,558 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 97,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 89,917 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?

Based on 2,150,418 MOT tests across 237,401 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,570
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
237,401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164,607
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96,011
position lamp(s) not working 72,635
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,239
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 65,126
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S70 XNS is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 103,810 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 406 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164,607 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S70 XNS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 406 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot 406 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S70 XNS registered?

S70 XNS is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is S70 XNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S70 XNS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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