McLaren 720S V8 S-A
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 5 model years from 2,805 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
98%
Total Tests
2,805
Highest Pass Rate
2017 (99%)
Years Covered
5
About the McLaren 720S V8 S-A
The McLaren 720S V8 S-A was MOT tested 2,805 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 5 model years (2017 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 98%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2017 model has the highest pass rate at 99% from 330 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 95%. With just a 4 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The McLaren 720S V8 S-A has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2017) averages 13,310 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 8,097 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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McLaren 720S V8 S-A by Year
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Questions about the McLaren 720S V8 S-A
Is the McLaren 720S V8 S-A reliable?
Across its 5 model years in our data (2017 to 2021), the McLaren 720S V8 S-A averages a 98% MOT pass rate, from 2,805 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 16 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2017 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 99%.
Which year McLaren 720S V8 S-A has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2017 McLaren 720S V8 S-A has the highest MOT pass rate at 99%, while the 2020 model has the lowest at 95%, a 4 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer McLaren 720S V8 S-As more reliable?
The McLaren 720S V8 S-A has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
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