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JAM 89C

1997 Lamborghini Diablo

Yellow Petrol 5707cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,852 mi
Last recorded58,852 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Lamborghini Diablo34,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAM 89C
MakeLamborghini
ModelDiablo
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,707cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 58,852 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 56,064 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 55,523 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 54,852 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 54,064 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 52,347 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 49,279 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 49,279 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2015 49,049 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 46,983 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 46,628 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 46,456 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 40,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 27,637 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 27,624 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2006 27,073 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

headlamp aim on limit

off side handbrake req att soon

Pass 7 Nov 2005 13,406 miles

o/s/ hand brake reading on limit

How Reliable is the Lamborghini Diablo?

Based on 2,286 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
441
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 29
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 20
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JAM 89C is a 1997 Lamborghini Diablo in Yellow with a 5,707cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1997 Lamborghini Diablo models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 34,930 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 Diablo fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JAM 89C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lamborghini Diablo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Lamborghini Diablo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JAM 89C registered?

JAM 89C is a 1997 Lamborghini Diablo, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is JAM 89C safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAM 89C shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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