Mclaren 570 MOT Failures
An analysis of 3,671 real DVSA MOT tests on the Mclaren 570 — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Mclaren 570 fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Mclaren 570 is brake hoses perished or damaged — this model is 24 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it a significant weak point for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 3,671 MOT tests, 9.56% of all Mclaren 570 tests recorded this as a failure.
Brake failures on the MOT range from worn pads and discs (routine maintenance) to corroded brake lines and seized calipers (more serious). Check for any pulling under braking and listen for grinding.
Other notable weak points include tyre cords visible or damaged (6.6x the fleet average) and suspension pin, bush or joint worn (5.9x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Mclaren 570's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 3 categories: Brakes, Tyres, Suspension. If you're inspecting a Mclaren 570 before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
What to check before buying a Mclaren 570
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Mclaren 570:
Brakes — check for brake hoses perished or damaged. Tyres — check for tyre cords visible or damaged. Suspension — check for suspension pin, bush or joint worn.
Always check the car's full MOT history for patterns — recurring advisories often become failures within 12 months. Enter any reg into our free car check to see the complete picture.
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Mclaren 570 MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Mclaren 570?
Based on 3,671 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is brake hoses perished or damaged — at 24x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include tyre cords visible or damaged and suspension pin, bush or joint worn.
Is the Mclaren 570 reliable based on MOT data?
The Mclaren 570 has 3 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is brake hoses perished or damaged. Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
The most common high-mileage failures include brake hoses perished or damaged, tyre cords visible or damaged, suspension pin, bush or joint worn.
How do I check a Mclaren 570's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.