Mclaren 600Lt V8 S-A
From 1,896 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off and a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 12 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 seriously damaged | 12 |
| number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off | 4 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 3 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 3 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 95.1% | a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
| 2019 | 96% | a tyre seriously damaged, number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off |
| 2018 | 91.3% | a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
Typical mileage
Half of all 600Lt V8 S-As tested had between 6,862 and 14,150 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 10,852 median miles, the 600Lt V8 S-A has 0.041 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Mclaren models
| Mclaren 570 | 95.8% |
| Mclaren 720S V8 S-A | 97.3% |
Common questions
What is the Mclaren 600Lt V8 S-A MOT pass rate?
The Mclaren 600Lt V8 S-A has a 95.6% MOT pass rate based on 1,896 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mclaren 600Lt V8 S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Mclaren 600Lt V8 S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 12 failures. Other common issues include number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off.
What is the typical mileage of a Mclaren 600Lt V8 S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mclaren 600Lt V8 S-A is 10,852 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 6,862 and 14,150 miles.
Buying a used 600Lt V8 S-A?
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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