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E181 LYY

1988 Lamborghini Countach

White Petrol 5167cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,925 mi
Last recorded82,925 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Lamborghini Countach34,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE181 LYY
MakeLamborghini
ModelCountach
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,167cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 82,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch liner adrift

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 82,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 82,445 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 82,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2021 82,089 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 82,089 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 81,413 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 81,151 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Fail 10 Jul 2019 81,151 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 30 May 2017 80,908 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 80,891 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 4 Jul 2012 80,852 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

both seatbelts slow to recoil

covers retricting inspection

front to rear brake pipes getting pitted

minor frame corrosion

minor play both rear tie bar joints

slight play at n/s/r road wheel

Pass 15 Feb 2007 71,190 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 65,396 miles

How Reliable is the Lamborghini Countach?

Based on 1,427 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
320
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24
Headlamp aim too low 21
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 18
fog lamp not working 14
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E181 LYY is a 1988 Lamborghini Countach in White with a 5,167cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1988 Lamborghini Countach models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 34,991 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 Countach fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E181 LYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lamborghini Countach typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 38 years old, this Lamborghini Countach is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E181 LYY is a 1988 Lamborghini Countach, first registered on 1 February 1988.

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