Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Lamborghini Aventador?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2016 Lamborghini Aventador?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2016 Lamborghini Aventador?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2016 Lamborghini Aventador reliable?

Based on MOT data from 129 vehicles, the 2016 Lamborghini Aventador has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2016 Lamborghini Aventador?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 Lamborghini Aventador are: COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION (27.2% of vehicles), Front Registration plate missing (17.7% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (8.2% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Lamborghini Aventador?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Lamborghini Aventador (2016)

129 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.9% first-time pass rate

2016 Lamborghini Aventador

CarHunch analysed 129 real MOT records for the 2016 Lamborghini Aventador. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2016 Lamborghini Aventador is remarkably reliable for a supercar, passing its MOT on the first attempt 95.9% of the time—well above the UK average of 80%—with zero dangerous defects recorded across all 129 vehicles tested. This is a genuinely trouble-free reliability picture for such an exotic machine.

These Aventadors are running at very low mileage for their age, averaging just 6,254 miles, which explains why they're encountering almost no failures (0.26 per vehicle on average) and minimal advisories. If you're buying one, low mileage is practically guaranteed, but verify full service history and confirm that the engine management and suspension have been properly maintained despite the light use—these systems can suffer from inactivity just as much as hard driving.

We have limited data for the 2016 Lamborghini Aventador — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

95.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.26

Over 5.7 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 2k–8k

For context

These stats describe 129 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 129 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 27.2%

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION · Front Registration plate missing · Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements · …

Tyre wear 8.2%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Suspension & steering 5.1%

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil · Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Exhaust & emissions 3.8%

Exhaust noisy

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.

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Based on MOT data from 129 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	128	96.2%	0.24

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Lamborghini Aventador vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

5,471

typical

2,470

low mileage

8,182

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Lamborghini Aventador vehicles fall between 2,470 and 8,182 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 2,470 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 2,470–8,182 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Lamborghini Aventadors sit.

⚠ Over 11,045 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Lamborghini Aventador — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Lamborghini Aventadors are still on the road.

Strong survival — 103 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

5.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.26

Avg failures per vehicle

0.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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