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478 BOW

2004 Lamborghini Gallardo

Yellow Petrol 4961cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

30,166 mi
Last recorded30,166 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo22,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration478 BOW
MakeLamborghini
ModelGallardo
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,961cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 30,166 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 29,876 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 29,758 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 29,617 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 29,118 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 28,944 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 28,568 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 28,400 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 26,275 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 26,271 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 25,308 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 24,226 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 24,216 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

minor engine oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 22,370 miles

front brake disks corroded

rear brake disks corroded

airbag light on

Fail 25 Jan 2013 22,370 miles

Front Lower Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

airbag light on

right front bottom ball joint has play in it

front brake disks corroded

right rear tyre is down to 2mm

Pass 25 Jan 2012 19,372 miles

engine management warning light on

Pass 9 Jul 2010 16,437 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 16,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 11,723 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 6,599 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 4,553 miles

How Reliable is the Lamborghini Gallardo?

Based on 11,324 MOT tests across 1,195 vehicles.

91.7%
Pass Rate
1,004
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 72
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 72
Headlamp aim too high 53
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 52
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478 BOW is a 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo in Yellow with a 4,961cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 22,729 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 Lamborghini Gallardo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 478 BOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lamborghini Gallardo typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Lamborghini Gallardo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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478 BOW is a 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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