MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,837 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
advise and check front brake pads
no plate light not working
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DS02 HTX is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2002 Gilera Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 6,392 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 DS02 HTX, 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 24 years old, this Gilera Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DS02 HTX registered?
DS02 HTX is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 14 June 2002.
Is DS02 HTX safe to buy?
The MOT history for DS02 HTX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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