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Mclaren 720S - 2021

19.8 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2021 is 80.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mclaren 720S, model year 2021. Sample size: 100 cars, 298 tests and 59 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 100 cars

The 2021 McLaren 720S shows an overall defect rate of 20 defects per 100 vehicles, significantly lower than the average of 79 defects for cars of the same year, marking a 75% improvement. Notably, in the mileage category of 0-31,000 miles, the 720S has a high defect rate compared to its peers, but it excels in critical areas such as brakes, steering, and visibility, where it shows virtually no defects. The model also performs better than average in wheels, suspensions, and axles, with a defect rate of 34%, compared to the average of 87%. Overall, the 720S stands out for its reliability and low defect rates across multiple categories, showcasing its superior engineering compared to other vehicles in the same year.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 100 cars

Categories

Brakes
▲ 96.8% better
1.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 40.0 / 100 tests
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.7 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.5 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 64.3% better
4.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.2 / 100 tests
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 61.5% better
33.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 87.3 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
Body/Structure
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.1 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 74.1% better
0.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.7 / 100 tests
  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 268 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 32
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 17
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 4
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 1

Serious faults (Top 10)

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 1