Mclaren Gt V8 S-A
From 590 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 the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, caused 2 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 spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 2 |
| number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.5% | number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2020 | 94.8% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber |
Typical mileage
Half of all Gt V8 S-As tested had between 6,218 and 14,406 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 11,126 median miles, the Gt V8 S-A has 0.058 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 Gt V8 S-A MOT pass rate?
The Mclaren Gt V8 S-A has a 93.6% MOT pass rate based on 590 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mclaren Gt V8 S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Mclaren Gt V8 S-A is a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, which caused 2 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 Gt V8 S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mclaren Gt V8 S-A is 11,126 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 6,218 and 14,406 miles.
Buying a used Gt 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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