Mclaren 720S V8 S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mclaren 720S V8 S-a reliable? We analysed 2,992 real MOT tests across 753 vehicles to find out.
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The Mclaren 720S V8 S-a is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mclaren 720S V8 S-a.
Mclaren 720S V8 S-a Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mclaren 720S V8 S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mclaren 720S V8 S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mclaren 720S V8 S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mclaren 720S V8 S-a Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Mclaren 720S V8 S-a fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Mclaren 720S V8 S-a Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Mclaren 720S V8 S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Mclaren 720S V8 S-a Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mclaren 720S V8 S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mclaren 720S V8 S-a MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mclaren 720S V8 S-a year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 74 | 95.9% | 5,947 | 8,533 | 11,021 |
| 2021 | 196 | 93.9% | 5,128 | 7,770 | 12,990 |
| 2020 | 237 | 90.7% | 7,191 | 10,828 | 15,560 |
| 2019 | 786 | 94.8% | 6,872 | 10,888 | 17,582 |
| 2018 | 1,063 | 96.0% | 5,489 | 9,638 | 15,079 |
| 2017 | 553 | 94.8% | 6,744 | 11,088 | 16,111 |
How Long Does a Mclaren 720S V8 S-a Last?
Based on 753 Mclaren 720S V8 S-a vehicles on UK roads.
Mclaren 720S V8 S-a Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mclaren 720S V8 S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Mclaren 720S V8 S-a
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
96.0% MOT pass rate from 1,063 tests
90.7% MOT pass rate from 237 tests
The best year to buy a used Mclaren 720S V8 S-a is 2018, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.0% across 1,063 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Mclaren 720S V8 S-a Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mclaren 720S V8 S-a THIS CAR | 94.8% | 2,992 | 10,294 mi | — yrs |
| Mclaren 570 | 93.8% | 5,425 | 13,538 mi | 10 yrs |
| Mclaren MP4-12C | 94.2% | 1,899 | 15,240 mi | 15 yrs |
| Mclaren 600LT V8 S-a | 96% | 1,532 | 9,719 mi | — yrs |
| Buell XB9R | 85.8% | 3,122 | 9,241 mi | 24 yrs |
Compared to the Mclaren 570 (93.8% pass rate) and the Mclaren MP4-12C (94.2% pass rate), the Mclaren 720S V8 S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Mclaren 720S V8 S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.8% across 2,992 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is brake binding with 4 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mclaren 720S V8 S-a with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Mclaren 720S V8 S-a owner drives around 1,746 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.