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B8 SPY

2013 Mclaren MP4-12C

Yellow Petrol 3798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

25,966 mi
Last recorded25,966 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mclaren MP4-12C15,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 SPY
MakeMclaren
ModelMP4-12C
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 25,966 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 25,875 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted Outer bead distorted by valve (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall cut by damaged part of wheel (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted Outer bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Both nearside wheels have possible stress cracks by distorted sections

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to outer rim protector and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on and between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to outer rim protector and tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 25,474 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 25,286 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 24,654 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 23,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 22,908 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 22,606 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 21,673 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 20,148 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 18,205 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 14,874 miles

How Reliable is the Mclaren MP4-12C?

Based on 1,899 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

94.2%
Pass Rate
1,035
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault 4
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B8 SPY is a 2013 Mclaren MP4-12C in Yellow with a 3,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2013 Mclaren MP4-12C models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.9% with a typical mileage of 15,457 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mclaren MP4-12C fails its MOT is supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B8 SPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mclaren MP4-12C typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 13 years old, this Mclaren MP4-12C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B8 SPY registered?

B8 SPY is a 2013 Mclaren MP4-12C, first registered on 30 March 2013.

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