Mclaren 540
From 390 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 6 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 6 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 3 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 97.1% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
Typical mileage
Half of all 540s tested had between 14,595 and 21,723 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 19,168 median miles, the 540 has 0.024 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Mclaren models
| Mclaren 570 | 95.8% |
| Mclaren 720S V8 S-A | 97.3% |
| Mclaren 600Lt V8 S-A | 95.6% |
Common questions
What is the Mclaren 540 MOT pass rate?
The Mclaren 540 has a 95.4% MOT pass rate based on 390 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mclaren 540?
The most common MOT failure on the Mclaren 540 is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage.
What is the typical mileage of a Mclaren 540 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mclaren 540 is 19,168 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,595 and 21,723 miles.
Buying a used 540?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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