MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
front and rear tyre sidewalls cracking due to age
o/s and n/s front fork gaitors deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
front and rear tyre sidewalls cracking due to age
o/s and n/s front fork gaitors deteriorated
front and rear tyre have light surface cracks on tyre walls
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Chain gaurd missing
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front tyre cracking but no cord or ply visable
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
rear brake light has late operation
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PJ03 SZL is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 PJ03 SZL, 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.
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PJ03 SZL is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 13 May 2003.
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