Mclaren Mp4-12C
From 284 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer and a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play. The top issue, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, caused 4 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 96.8% | lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Mp4-12Cs tested had between 13,691 and 27,941 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 19,264 median miles, the Mp4-12C has 0.018 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 Mp4-12C MOT pass rate?
The Mclaren Mp4-12C has a 96.5% MOT pass rate based on 284 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mclaren Mp4-12C?
The most common MOT failure on the Mclaren Mp4-12C is windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer.
What is the typical mileage of a Mclaren Mp4-12C at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mclaren Mp4-12C is 19,264 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,691 and 27,941 miles.
Buying a used Mp4-12C?
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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