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Common McLaren 570 Problems, Faults, and Repair Costs

Typical MOT issues to check on the McLaren 570, with rough repair costs, and its MOT pass rate for each model year. Based on 4,188 MOT tests across 5 model years (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).

Segment: luxury | Fuel: Petrol

97%

McLaren 570 pass rate

97%

McLaren average

82%

All-model average

The McLaren 570 has an average MOT pass rate of 97%, which is equal to the McLaren average and 15 points above the average across all models in our data. The McLaren 570 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.

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Common MOT Issues to Check on the McLaren 570

Typical issues for a car of this age and type, estimated from its age, fuel type and engine size (not counted from its MOT records), with rough repair costs

Brakes

High likelihood

£80 - £450

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Brake discs worn, brake pads thin, handbrake adjustment needed

Failure points:

Brake disc excessively worn, brake pipe corroded, brake efficiency below minimum

Suspension

High likelihood

£150 - £600

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Suspension arm bush worn, shock absorber misting, spring corroded

Failure points:

Coil spring broken, ball joint excessive play, shock absorber leaking

Lights

High likelihood

£15 - £200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Headlamp aim slightly out, lens deteriorated

Failure points:

Headlamp not working, brake light not functioning, indicator failure

Tyres

High likelihood

£50 - £300

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Tyre approaching legal limit, slight damage to sidewall

Failure points:

Tyre below minimum tread depth, tyre has a cut exposing ply

Exhaust & Emissions

Moderate likelihood

£80 - £800

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Exhaust mounting corroded, slight exhaust leak

Failure points:

Exhaust emissions exceed limits, catalytic converter efficiency low, DPF warning

Steering

Moderate likelihood

£100 - £500

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Track rod end has slight play, steering rack boot deteriorated

Failure points:

Steering rack leaking, track rod ball joint worn beyond limits

Body & Structure

Moderate likelihood

£200 - £1200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Surface corrosion on subframe, slight body panel damage

Failure points:

Structural corrosion, body mounting corroded through, chassis weakness

Windscreen & Wipers

Lower likelihood

£10 - £350

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Minor windscreen chip, wiper blade deteriorated

Failure points:

Windscreen crack in swept area, wiper does not clear windscreen

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McLaren 570 Reliability by Year

MOT pass rate for each model year, from DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024 (retests included). Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger. Highest and lowest are marked among years with 100+ tests that were at least three years old when tested. Fuel and engine size are a guide only.

2016
93%
2017
97%
2018
97%
2019
99%
Highest
2020
92%
Lowest
YearFuelEnginePass RateFail Rate
2020Petrol3.8L92%8%
2019Petrol3.8L99%1%
2018Petrol3.8L97%3%
2017Petrol3.8L97%2%
2016Petrol3.8L93%7%

Highest Pass Rate

2019

99% pass rate from 925 tests

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Lowest Pass Rate

2020

92% pass rate from 109 tests

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McLaren 570 Running Costs

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McLaren 570 FAQ

What are the most common McLaren 570 problems?

Typical issues to check on a McLaren 570 of this age and type are brakes, suspension, lights and tyres. These are estimated from its age, fuel type and engine size, not counted from its MOT records. Across 4,188 MOT tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included), 97% ended in a pass.

Is the McLaren 570 reliable?

The McLaren 570 has an average MOT pass rate of 97%, from 4,188 MOT tests. That is 15 points above the average across all models in our data (82%), a better than average result. Pass rates fall as cars age, so compare it with cars of a similar age.

Which year McLaren 570 is the most reliable?

Of the years with at least 100 tests that were old enough for a routine MOT, the 2019 McLaren 570 has the highest MOT pass rate: 99% of its 925 tests ended in a pass. The 2020 has the lowest at 92%. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so the pass rate is only part of the picture.

How much does it cost to fix common McLaren 570 faults?

As a rough guide, brake work on a McLaren 570 typically costs £80-£450 and suspension repairs £150-£600, while exhaust and emissions fixes can cost £80-£800. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.

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