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LJ08 FCE

2008 Lamborghini Gallardo

Black Petrol 4961cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

45,120 mi
Last recorded45,120 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo21,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 FCE
MakeLamborghini
ModelGallardo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,961cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 45,120 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 45,061 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 44,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 43,930 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 42,427 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 40,341 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 40,339 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 38,515 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 36,001 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 32,486 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 32,486 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 27,725 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 24,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle tested in wet weather

Pass 30 Jan 2014 24,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle tested in wet weather

Pass 28 Jan 2013 22,658 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 21,877 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 17,372 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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LJ08 FCE is a 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo in Black with a 4,961cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 21,308 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 LJ08 FCE, 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 18 years old, this Lamborghini Gallardo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ08 FCE registered?

LJ08 FCE is a 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ08 FCE 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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