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LJ03 LDN

2003 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,500 mi
Last recorded7,500 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 LDN
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2015 7,500 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 5,944 miles

How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?

Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
624
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
1,170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 386
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 372
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) 320
Drive chain excessively loose 235
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 190
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LJ03 LDN is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Gilera Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 6,730 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Gilera Cougar fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 386 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ03 LDN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Cougar typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Gilera Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ03 LDN registered?

LJ03 LDN is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is LJ03 LDN safe to buy?

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