2002 Lamborghini Murcielago 6.2L Petrol · LG02 DZU
2002 Lamborghini Murcielago (6.2L, petrol). First registered 02 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 681 miles. MOT expired on 08 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- LAMBORGHINI MURCIELAGO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 681 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG02 DZU Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/11/2021
- 681 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LG02 DZU MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2002 Lamborghini Murcielago (LG02 DZU) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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Known faults for Lamborghini Lamborghini Murciélago
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Common Problems: LAMBORGHINI MURCIELAGO
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- e-Gear Single-Clutch Wear and Hydraulic Actuator Failure(Serious)
The Murciélago's automated six-speed 'e-Gear' transmission utilizes a single-plate dry clutch operated by an electro-hydraulic actuator pack and electric high-pressure hydraulic pump. In stop-start British traffic, repeated hill starts, and reversing maneuvers, the control unit slips the clutch heavily, causing accelerated friction plate wear that can exhaust clutch life within 10,000 to 18,000 miles. Furthermore, internal hydraulic actuator solenoid valves can leak or stick, and electric priming pump motors can overheat and fail, leaving the transmission unable to select forward gears or trapped in neutral. Clutch replacement requires a comprehensive engine-out operation costing around £5,000, while complete hydraulic actuator pack replacement can reach £12,000–£15,000.
- Scissor Door Lower Hem Corrosion and Outer Sill Rubbing(Moderate)
Although the Murciélago makes extensive use of carbon-fibre composite for its outer bodywork, roof, and undertray, the signature front-hinged scissor doors are fabricated from aluminium sheet over a steel frame. Road spray, mud, and de-icing salt thrown up by the front wheels penetrate the unsealed lower door seam drains. This leads to electrolytic bubbling beneath the paint along the bottom hem of the door skins. In addition, worn door hinge gas struts and hinge bracket alignment drift can cause the heavy doors to drop slightly over time, causing the painted aluminium door base to scuff heavily against the wide carbon-composite sill covers, stripping paint and exposing bare metal to rapid oxidation.
- Variable Valve Timing Variator Drift and Ignition Misfires(Moderate)
The 6.2-litre and 6.5-litre V12 engines utilize multi-stage timing chains and intake/exhaust variable valve timing (VVT) actuated by hydraulic cam phase variators. These high-revving dry-sump engines consume notable quantities of engine oil—frequently up to 1.0 litre per 1,000 miles in spirited road use. If owners fail to monitor oil levels religiously between annual services, aeration or varnish buildup in the VVT solenoids leads to cam timing deviation. This triggers intermittent ignition misfires, rough idle, loss of high-rpm power, or a refusal of the engine to start cleanly. Correcting severe timing drift or replacing degraded cam sensors and solenoid valves requires extensive labour in the cramped engine bay.
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- e-Gear Single-Clutch Wear and Hydraulic Actuator FailureSerious
The Murciélago's automated six-speed 'e-Gear' transmission utilizes a single-plate dry clutch operated by an electro-hydraulic actuator pack and electric high-pressure hydraulic pump. In stop-start British traffic, repeated hill starts, and reversing maneuvers, the control unit slips the clutch heavily, causing accelerated friction plate wear that can exhaust clutch life within 10,000 to 18,000 miles. Furthermore, internal hydraulic actuator solenoid valves can leak or stick, and electric priming pump motors can overheat and fail, leaving the transmission unable to select forward gears or trapped in neutral. Clutch replacement requires a comprehensive engine-out operation costing around £5,000, while complete hydraulic actuator pack replacement can reach £12,000–£15,000.
- Scissor Door Lower Hem Corrosion and Outer Sill RubbingModerate
Although the Murciélago makes extensive use of carbon-fibre composite for its outer bodywork, roof, and undertray, the signature front-hinged scissor doors are fabricated from aluminium sheet over a steel frame. Road spray, mud, and de-icing salt thrown up by the front wheels penetrate the unsealed lower door seam drains. This leads to electrolytic bubbling beneath the paint along the bottom hem of the door skins. In addition, worn door hinge gas struts and hinge bracket alignment drift can cause the heavy doors to drop slightly over time, causing the painted aluminium door base to scuff heavily against the wide carbon-composite sill covers, stripping paint and exposing bare metal to rapid oxidation.
- Variable Valve Timing Variator Drift and Ignition MisfiresModerate
The 6.2-litre and 6.5-litre V12 engines utilize multi-stage timing chains and intake/exhaust variable valve timing (VVT) actuated by hydraulic cam phase variators. These high-revving dry-sump engines consume notable quantities of engine oil—frequently up to 1.0 litre per 1,000 miles in spirited road use. If owners fail to monitor oil levels religiously between annual services, aeration or varnish buildup in the VVT solenoids leads to cam timing deviation. This triggers intermittent ignition misfires, rough idle, loss of high-rpm power, or a refusal of the engine to start cleanly. Correcting severe timing drift or replacing degraded cam sensors and solenoid valves requires extensive labour in the cramped engine bay.
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