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E401 LYH

1987 Lamborghini Countach

Blue Petrol 5167cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,386 mi
Last recorded40,386 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Lamborghini Countach40,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE401 LYH
MakeLamborghini
ModelCountach
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,167cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 40,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 40,343 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 39,921 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 39,921 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 39,909 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 39,902 miles

battery light on at all times

Pass 29 Jul 2016 39,858 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 39,817 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 39,816 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 37,768 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 37,768 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 36,987 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 35,948 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 34,551 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 32,889 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 32,586 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Lamborghini Countach?

Based on 1,427 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
320
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24
Headlamp aim too low 21
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 18
fog lamp not working 14
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E401 LYH is a 1987 Lamborghini Countach in Blue with a 5,167cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1987 Lamborghini Countach models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 40,386 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 Countach fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E401 LYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lamborghini Countach typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 39 years old, this Lamborghini Countach is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E401 LYH is a 1987 Lamborghini Countach, first registered on 11 November 1987.

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