LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO2008 · 5.0L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
Free vehicle summary for RK08 AJK: 2008 LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO (White, Petrol). Mileage: 28,166. MOT: not recorded. Tax: untaxed.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 4961cc
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Full MOT History
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Our records for this Lamborghini Gallardo (RK08 AJK) from 2008 show a total of 5 MOT tests between September 2021 and June 2025.
Across its entire MOT history, this Lamborghini has a 100% success rate (5 passes and 0 fails). Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.
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Common Problems: LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- eGear Clutch and Actuator Wear(Serious)
The automated manual transmission uses a single-plate clutch and a hydraulic actuator. Stop-start traffic and reversing uphill are the primary killers of these clutches.
- Oil Pump and Coolant Pipe Leaks(Serious)
Pre-LP models can suffer from oil pump failure or coolant leaks from the "V" of the engine as hoses perish.
- Leaking Nose Lift Shocks(Moderate)
The hydraulic system that raises the front to clear speed bumps can leak fluid from the shocks.
- Electrical Gremlins and Sensor Failures(Moderate)
Early Gallardos (2003–2008) are particularly prone to intermittent electrical issues, including random dashboard warning lights, sensor malfunctions, pixel failures in the instrument cluster LCD, and dry solder joints on the main relay board causing intermittent no-start conditions. The battery draws significant parasitic current even when parked and can drain in as little as two weeks.
- Excessive Oil Consumption(Moderate)
The 5.0L and 5.2L V10 engines can develop higher-than-expected oil consumption as they age, particularly around valve cover gaskets and camshaft seals. The engine can consume up to 1 litre per 1,000 miles if gaskets have deteriorated. Oil leaks from the valley of the V can drip onto the undertray, making them hard to spot visually.
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