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2011 Lamborghini Gallardo: common problems and MOT failures

What MOT testers find on the Lamborghini Gallardo first registered in 2011: we looked at the 149 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: there were only 149 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

149MOTs of 2011 cars, done in 2023–2025
98%pass first time (all 2011 cars: 62%)
1,800typical miles a year
8%had tyres flagged

Common 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Tyres
    8% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Suspension
    1% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Lights and electrics
    1% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    1% of testsRough price £80–£600

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

  • Steering
    1% of testsRough price £100–£450

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Feel for play or knocking when turning.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

  1. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?

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Other years

Every year of the Lamborghini Gallardo compared

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2014–Too few tests
2013136Tyres 6%
2012154Tyres 8%
2010108Tyres 6%
2009117Tyres 6%
2008263Lights and electrics 7%
2007288Brakes 6%
2006170Tyres 7%
2005–Too few tests
2004145Suspension 9%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Lamborghini Gallardo cars first registered in 2011. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score