Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Mclaren 720s V8 S A?

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 720s V8 S A?

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 720s V8 S A?

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 720s V8 S A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 272 vehicles, the 2018 Mclaren 720s V8 S A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2018 Mclaren 720s V8 S A?

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 720s V8 S A (2018)

272 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.3% first-time pass rate

2018 Mclaren 720s V8 S A

CarHunch analysed 272 real MOT records for the 2018 Mclaren 720s V8 S A. 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 720S falls slightly short of the UK average with a 76.1% first-time MOT pass rate compared to 80%, suggesting these high-performance machines demand more attention to maintenance than typical cars—though dangerous defects are mercifully rare at just 0.7% of the cohort. With a median mileage of only 10,266 miles, these are lightly-used supercars, yet they still average 0.15 failures and 0.6 advisories per test, pointing to wear items and minor niggles that owners should budget for proactively. The low failure count isn't a sign of bulletproof engineering; it reflects that most issues caught are minor enough to flag as advisories rather than outright faults. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection from a McLaren specialist—a 4-point pass rate deficit suggests you don't want to discover hidden gremlins after purchase.

We have limited data for the 2018 Mclaren 720s V8 S A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

96.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

0.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.15

Over 3.7 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

10k

Middle half: 6k–14k

For context

These stats describe 272 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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Based on MOT data from 272 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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 →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (100%)	271	96.5%	0.14

Colour Breakdown

Based on 912 Mclaren 720s V8 S A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 18.1%

165

Black 16.4%

150

Orange 16.3%

149

White 13.8%

126

Grey 12.8%

117

Red 8.9%

Silver 4.3%

Yellow 3.9%

Purple 2.7%

Green 2.1%

Gold 0.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Mclaren 720s V8 S A 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.

10,266

typical

6,153

low mileage

14,059

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Mclaren 720s V8 S A vehicles fall between 6,153 and 14,059 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 6,153 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.

✓ 6,153–14,059 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Mclaren 720s V8 S As sit.

⚠ Over 18,979 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 720s V8 S A — Still on the Road

Most 2018 Mclaren 720s V8 S As are still being driven.

Strong survival — 161 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 84% 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

3.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.15

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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