Mclaren 720S - 2018
22.0 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2018 is 123.2 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mclaren 720S, model year 2018.
Sample size: 290 cars, 778 tests and 171 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 290 cars
The 2018 McLaren 720S demonstrates a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with only 22 defects per 100 vehicles versus 120. This model excels particularly in crucial areas such as brakes and steering, showing no recorded defects in these categories, while the average rates are considerably higher. Additionally, it performs well in visibility and lights & electrics, indicating fewer issues than the average vehicle. Mileage-related trends indicate that defects are less common in lower mileage ranges for this model compared to the average, suggesting it may maintain better reliability over time. Overall, the 720S stands out as a high-performing vehicle with exceptional maintenance needs relative to its peers.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 290 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 68.8 / 100 tests
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 57.6% better
5.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.9 / 100 tests
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 98.3% better
0.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 17.6 / 100 tests
- A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 70.2% better
37.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 126.7 / 100 tests
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
- A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
Body/Structure
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.1 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.2 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 7.0 / 100 tests
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 98
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 28
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 22
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 6
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 6
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A wheel: badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
PRS
Occurrences: 1
Serious faults (Top 10)
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 1