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McLaren 720S reliability by build year

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We've only got 193 MOT tests for McLaren 720S models built around 2018 (7 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

Not enough data

McLaren 720S built around 2018: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of McLaren 720S models built around 2018 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

Key figure

Check a car’s number plate to see its own MOT record, or come back when there’s more MOT history.

What to check before viewing

The McLaren 720S's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Shock absorbers

Worth checking

Bounce-test each corner; check for oily streaks down the strut bodies.

Registration Plates

Worth checking

Inspect the registration plates carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Windscreen

If you have time

Inspect for chips and cracks in the wiper sweep area (Zone A) — these will fail an MOT.

How build years differ

Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your 720S's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

McLaren 720S fail rate by age

This chart combines every McLaren 720S ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
563.6%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
644.7%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
985.1%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
1423.5%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
1933.6%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 5 years old.

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old McLaren 720S models

These issues come from 7-year-old McLaren 720S models, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelNot enough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    5.2%
    Advisory: 18Fail: 1 (5% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    3.1%
    Advisory: 10Fail: 1 (9% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    3.1%
    Advisory: 6Fail: 1 (14% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Number plate loose, but not likely to fall off

    1.6%
    Advisory: 2Fail: 1 (33% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Minor

    Windscreen damaged, but the driver can still see clearly

    1.0%
    Advisory: 0Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)

Based on 193 MOT tests on 7-year-old McLaren 720S models, every generation combined.

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the McLaren 720S.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

DVSA's recall list has no recalls filed under the McLaren 720S name. For the exact car, check with the maker or GOV.UK's recall checker.

Other coupes to compare

Other coupes to compare

  1. 1

    Porsche Cayman

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    5.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.3%
    Dangerous
    2.4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    93%

    No clear edge over the McLaren 720S on these figures.

    1,235 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Audi TT

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    10.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.8%
    Dangerous
    4.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.5%

    No clear edge over the McLaren 720S on these figures.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    6,783 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Porsche 911

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    5.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.4%
    Dangerous
    1.6%
    Still registered at 10 years
    94%

    No clear edge over the McLaren 720S on these figures.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    2,547 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Volkswagen Scirocco

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    15.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.6%
    Dangerous
    6.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    94.4%

    No clear edge over the McLaren 720S on these figures.

    3,040 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the McLaren 720S across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 193 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every McLaren 720S ever sold: 553 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 193 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.