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2020 Mclaren 720s V8 S-a MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for 720s V8 S-a models manufactured in 2020, based on 324 real MOT test results.

94.1%
Pass Rate
5.9%
Fail Rate
324
Total Tests
10,792
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2020 Mclaren 720s V8 S-a MOT Analysis

The 2020 Mclaren 720s V8 S-a has an MOT pass rate of 94.1% based on 324 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 10,792 miles on the odometer. With a 5.9% failure rate, the 2020 720s V8 S-a is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2020 Mclaren 720s V8 S-a is Identification of the vehicle, responsible for 1.2% of failures. Identification failures relate to the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and registration plate. The VIN must be permanently displayed and legible, and the registration plate must meet British Standard formatting. Typical repair costs range from £10–50. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the second most common issue at 0.6%. Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems follows at 0.3%.

Top failures specific to 2020 models only. The overall 720s V8 S-a page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Identification Of The Vehicle1.2%4
2Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment0.6%2
3Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems0.3%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 10,792 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Identification of the vehicle1.14% per 10K miLamps & Electrical0.57% per 10K miSeat Belts0.29% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Identification of the vehicle1.141.2%4
Lamps & Electrical0.570.6%2
Seat Belts0.290.3%1

Mileage Statistics

10,792
Mean
11,139
Median
7,105
25th Percentile
16,490
75th Percentile
5.47% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2020 Mclaren 720s V8 S-a has an MOT pass rate of 94.1% based on 324 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 10,792 miles on the odometer. With a 5.9% failure rate, the 2020 720s V8 S-a is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2020 Mclaren 720s V8 S-a, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to identification of the vehicle: Ensure the VIN plate is visible and legible (usually in the windscreen or under the bonnet). Check that number plates are clean, undamaged, and use the correct font and spacing. With relatively low average mileage of 10,792 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Identification of the vehicle — 1.2% of failures

Identification of the vehicle issues account for 1.2% of MOT failures on 2020 Mclaren 720s V8 S-a models. Identification failures relate to the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and registration plate. The VIN must be permanently displayed and legible, and the registration plate must meet British Standard formatting. Typical repair costs: £10–50. Pre-MOT check: Ensure the VIN plate is visible and legible (usually in the windscreen or under the bonnet). Check that number plates are clean, undamaged, and use the correct font and spacing.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 0.6% of failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 0.6% of MOT failures on 2020 Mclaren 720s V8 S-a models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems — 0.3% of failures

Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems issues account for 0.3% of MOT failures on 2020 Mclaren 720s V8 S-a models. Seat belt failures include frayed or cut webbing, faulty retractors, buckles that don't latch properly, and missing or damaged anchorages. All fitted seat belts must be functional. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per belt. Pre-MOT check: Pull each seat belt fully out and check for fraying, cuts, or fading. Ensure each belt retracts smoothly and the buckle clicks securely. Check the pre-tensioner warning light on the dashboard.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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