Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Mclaren 570?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2018 Mclaren 570?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2018 Mclaren 570?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2018 Mclaren 570 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 276 vehicles, the 2018 Mclaren 570 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2018 Mclaren 570?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2018 Mclaren 570 are: COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION (26% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (15.7% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (15.2% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2018 Mclaren 570?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mclaren 570 (2018)

276 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.4% first-time pass rate

2018 Mclaren 570

CarHunch analysed 276 real MOT records for the 2018 Mclaren 570. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2018 McLaren 570 is exceptionally reliable, with a 94.4% first-time pass rate that significantly outpaces the UK average of 80%—a 14-point margin that reflects the brand's engineering standards and typically low-mileage ownership. Only 6.5% of these cars have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety concerns are minimal for the cohort.

These 570s average just 13,457 miles at test, indicating they're cherished weekend cars rather than daily drivers, which partly explains the low failure rate of 0.31 per vehicle and modest advisory count of 1.3. When buying one, focus your pre-purchase inspection on maintenance records and service history rather than worrying about structural or mechanical wear—the real risk here is deferred servicing on a high-performance engine, so verify that bills are complete.

We have limited data for the 2018 Mclaren 570 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

94.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

6.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.31

Over 4.9 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

12k

Middle half: 9k–17k

For context

These stats describe 276 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 276 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 26%

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION · Front Registration plate missing · Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

Tyre wear 15.7%

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Suspension & steering 8.1%

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil · Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil · Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Brake wear 3.8%

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule · Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018.

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Before you buy a 2018 Mclaren 570

Based on MOT data from 276 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 904 Mclaren 570 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Orange 18.8%

170

Black 17%

154

Grey 15.3%

138

Blue 13.1%

118

White 12.4%

112

Silver 10.4%

Red 5%

Yellow 3.5%

Green 2.3%

Purple 2.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Mclaren 570 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

12,092

typical

8,522

low mileage

16,929

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Mclaren 570 vehicles fall between 8,522 and 16,929 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,522 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 8,522–16,929 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Mclaren 570s sit.

⚠ Over 22,854 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Mclaren 570 — Still on the Road

Almost all 2018 Mclaren 570s are still on the road.

Strong survival — 239 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 94% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.31

Avg failures per vehicle

1.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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