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L40 MBD

1997 Lamborghini Diablo

Black Petrol 5707cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

29,296 mi
Last recorded29,296 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Lamborghini Diablo34,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 MBD
MakeLamborghini
ModelDiablo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,707cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 29,296 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 29,283 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 29,211 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 29,173 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 29,149 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 29,093 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 28,909 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 28,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush spacer missing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush spacer missing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower shock bolt fouling antiroll bar link

Offside Front Lower shock bolt fouling antiroll bar link

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 28,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake duct hose split

Pass 24 Feb 2017 27,672 miles

front lower wishbone bushes showing signs of perishing

o/s front damper misting in oil

steering rack misting in oil

Pass 7 Jul 2015 26,741 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 25,205 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 23,404 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 20,852 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 16,784 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 16,615 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 16,519 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 14,441 miles

How Reliable is the Lamborghini Diablo?

Based on 2,286 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
441
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 29
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 20
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L40 MBD is a 1997 Lamborghini Diablo in Black with a 5,707cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1997 Lamborghini Diablo models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 34,930 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lamborghini Diablo fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L40 MBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lamborghini Diablo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Lamborghini Diablo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L40 MBD registered?

L40 MBD is a 1997 Lamborghini Diablo, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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