Mclaren common problems and MOT failures
From 11,591 MOT tests in 2024, 4.0% of Mclaren vehicles failed. Below are the most common reasons, ranked by how often they occur.
Top Mclaren MOT failure reasons
| # | Problem | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 38 |
| 2 | tyre cords visible or damaged | 25 |
| 3 | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits the requirements | 19 |
| 4 | shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 19 |
| 5 | tyre tread depth outside legal limits | 17 |
| 6 | tyre seriously damaged | 16 |
| 7 | number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off | 14 |
| 8 | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 9 |
| 9 | lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 8 |
| 10 | emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 7 |
What this means if you're buying a Mclaren
The single most common MOT failure for Mclaren is spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, accounting for 22% of all failure items.
These figures are from real MOT inspections. They show what testers actually find wrong with Mclaren vehicles. If you're viewing a used Mclaren, it's worth checking these areas specifically.
Mclaren models by MOT pass rate
Lowest pass rates first. These models have the most testable issues.
| Model | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Gt V8 S-A | 590 | 93.6% |
| 540 | 390 | 95.4% |
| 600Lt V8 S-A | 1,896 | 95.6% |
| Unclassified | 648 | 95.7% |
| 570 | 3,723 | 95.8% |
| Mp4-12C | 284 | 96.5% |
| 720S V8 S-A | 2,352 | 97.3% |
| 675 | 308 | 97.4% |
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