Mclaren 720S V8 S-A
From 2,352 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 spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, 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 spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, caused 8 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 8 |
| 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 | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 1 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 1 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 1 |
| esc mil indicates a system malfunction | 1 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 97.4% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2020 | 97% | number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off, an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction |
| 2019 | 96.9% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits |
| 2018 | 97.2% | a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
1 earlier years
| 2017 | 98.6% | a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
Typical mileage
Half of all 720S V8 S-As tested had between 7,919 and 15,931 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 13,337 median miles, the 720S V8 S-A has 0.02 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Mclaren models
| Mclaren 570 | 95.8% |
| Mclaren 600Lt V8 S-A | 95.6% |
Common questions
What is the Mclaren 720S V8 S-A MOT pass rate?
The Mclaren 720S V8 S-A has a 97.3% MOT pass rate based on 2,352 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mclaren 720S V8 S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Mclaren 720S V8 S-A is a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, which caused 8 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 720S V8 S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mclaren 720S V8 S-A is 13,337 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 7,919 and 15,931 miles.
Buying a used 720S 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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