Lamborghini Countach Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Lamborghini Countach reliable? We analysed 1,427 real MOT tests across 163 vehicles to find out.
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The Lamborghini Countach is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, parking brake: efficiency below requirements and headlamp aim too low. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Lamborghini Countach.
Lamborghini Countach Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Lamborghini Countach. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Lamborghini Countach MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Lamborghini Countach to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Lamborghini Countach Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Lamborghini Countach fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Lamborghini Countach Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Lamborghini Countach owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Lamborghini Countach MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Lamborghini Countach year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 282 | 89.0% | 7,835 | 15,810 | 25,131 |
| 1989 | 202 | 89.1% | 17,715 | 26,891 | 36,000 |
| 1988 | 239 | 86.2% | 23,027 | 34,991 | 50,078 |
| 1987 | 137 | 92.0% | 20,461 | 40,386 | 61,645 |
| 1985 | 94 | 84.0% | 12,660 | 40,732 | 67,427 |
| 1984 | 101 | 90.1% | 29,941 | 45,018 | 48,410 |
| 1983 | 119 | 83.2% | 23,002 | 30,792 | 46,724 |
How Long Does a Lamborghini Countach Last?
Based on 163 Lamborghini Countach vehicles on UK roads.
Lamborghini Countach Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Lamborghini Countach MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Lamborghini Countach
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.0% MOT pass rate from 137 tests
83.2% MOT pass rate from 119 tests
The best year to buy a used Lamborghini Countach is 1987, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.0% across 137 tests. The 1983 model year has the lowest pass rate at 83.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Lamborghini Countach Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamborghini Countach THIS CAR | 88.2% | 1,427 | 26,891 mi | 43 yrs |
| Lamborghini Gallardo | 91.7% | 11,324 | 20,722 mi | 23 yrs |
| Lamborghini Huracan | 95.5% | 6,157 | 13,089 mi | 12 yrs |
| Lamborghini Aventador | 94.8% | 3,896 | 7,792 mi | 15 yrs |
| Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti LWB | 73.3% | 1,323 | 126,188 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Lamborghini Gallardo (91.7% pass rate) and the Lamborghini Huracan (95.5% pass rate), the Lamborghini Countach trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Lamborghini Countach has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.2% across 1,427 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Lamborghini Countach are windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (27 recorded failures), parking brake: efficiency below requirements (24), and headlamp aim too low (21). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Lamborghini Countach owner drives around 320 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Lamborghini Countach models stay on UK roads for around 43 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.