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Common Lamborghini Gallardo Problems, Faults, and Repair Costs

Every known Lamborghini Gallardo MOT issue, ranked by how common it is and what it costs to fix. Based on 1,583 real MOT tests across 10 model years.

Segment: luxury | Fuel: Petrol

97%

Lamborghini Gallardo pass rate

98%

Lamborghini average

82%

National average

The Lamborghini Gallardo has an average MOT pass rate of 97%, which is 1 points below the Lamborghini average and 15 points above the national average. The LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.

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Most Common Lamborghini Gallardo MOT Issues

Ranked by how likely they are to affect your Lamborghini Gallardo, with typical repair costs

Brakes

High likelihood

£80 - £450

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Brake discs worn, brake pads thin, handbrake adjustment needed

Failure points:

Brake disc excessively worn, brake pipe corroded, brake efficiency below minimum

Suspension

High likelihood

£150 - £600

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Suspension arm bush worn, shock absorber misting, spring corroded

Failure points:

Coil spring broken, ball joint excessive play, shock absorber leaking

Lights

High likelihood

£15 - £200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Headlamp aim slightly out, lens deteriorated

Failure points:

Headlamp not working, brake light not functioning, indicator failure

Tyres

High likelihood

£50 - £300

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Tyre approaching legal limit, slight damage to sidewall

Failure points:

Tyre below minimum tread depth, tyre has a cut exposing ply

Exhaust & Emissions

High likelihood

£80 - £800

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Exhaust mounting corroded, slight exhaust leak

Failure points:

Exhaust emissions exceed limits, catalytic converter efficiency low, DPF warning

Steering

High likelihood

£100 - £500

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Track rod end has slight play, steering rack boot deteriorated

Failure points:

Steering rack leaking, track rod ball joint worn beyond limits

Body & Structure

High likelihood

£200 - £1200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Surface corrosion on subframe, slight body panel damage

Failure points:

Structural corrosion, body mounting corroded through, chassis weakness

Windscreen & Wipers

Lower likelihood

£10 - £350

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Minor windscreen chip, wiper blade deteriorated

Failure points:

Windscreen crack in swept area, wiper does not clear windscreen

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Lamborghini Gallardo Reliability by Year

MOT pass rate for each model year, based on real test data

2004
96%
2005
96%
2006
98%
2007
93%
Worst year
2008
96%
2009
100%
Best year
2010
97%
2011
100%
2012
98%
2013
98%
YearFuelEnginePass RateFail Rate
2013Petrol5.2L98%2%
2012Petrol5.2L98%2%
2011Petrol5.0L100%0%
2010Petrol5.2L97%3%
2009Petrol5.0L100%0%
2008Petrol5.0L96%4%
2007Petrol5.0L93%7%
2006Petrol5.0L98%1%
2005Petrol5.0L96%4%
2004Petrol5.0L96%4%

Most Reliable Year

2009

100% pass rate from 206 tests

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Least Reliable Year

2007

93% pass rate from 291 tests

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Lamborghini Gallardo Running Costs

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Lamborghini Gallardo FAQ

What are the most common Lamborghini Gallardo problems?

The most common Lamborghini Gallardo MOT problems are brakes, suspension, lights, tyres, exhaust & emissions, steering, body & structure issues. These are the areas most likely to cause advisories or failures during an MOT test, based on 1,583 real tests.

Is the Lamborghini Gallardo reliable?

The Lamborghini Gallardo has an average MOT pass rate of 97%, which is 15 points above the national average of 82%. This is considered good reliability.

Which year Lamborghini Gallardo is most reliable?

The 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo is the most reliable year with a 100% MOT pass rate. Avoid the 2007 model year if reliability is your priority, as it has the lowest pass rate at 93%.

How much does it cost to fix common Lamborghini Gallardo faults?

Repair costs vary by issue. Brake work on a Lamborghini Gallardo typically costs £80-£450, suspension repairs cost £150-£600, and exhaust/emissions fixes cost £80-£800. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.

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