McLaren 720S
Registered from 2016 to 2020.
About this model
The McLaren 720S is a sports car designed and manufactured by British automobile manufacturer McLaren Automotive. It is the second all-new car in the McLaren Super Series, replacing the 650S beginning in May 2017.
From the Wikipedia article McLaren 720S, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2018 4.0 petrol. 4 of 183 tests failed, 2%.
Better than 98% of 2018 cars. The typical one fails 10%, across 966 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Exhaust and emissions | 50% | 2 |
| Brakes | 25% | 1 |
| Plates and identity | 25% | 1 |
| Suspension | 25% | 1 |
| Tyres and wheels | 25% | 1 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
- A tyre retaining ring not correctly fitted
- Emissions levels exceed default limits
- Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits
- Emissions test unable to be completed
- Number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Exhaust and emissions — 50% of its failures
- Emissions levels exceed default limits
- Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits
- Emissions test unable to be completed
- Brakes — 25% of its failures
- Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement
- Suspension — 25% of its failures
- A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
- Tyres and wheels — 25% of its failures
- A tyre retaining ring not correctly fitted
- Plates and identity — 25% of its failures
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4.0 petrol · 1580 kg · 2670 mm wheelbase · 11.5 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 4.0 petrol · 711 hp · 1543 kg · 2670 mm wheelbase · 11.5 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 4.0 petrol · 711 hp · 1494 kg · 2671 mm wheelbase · 11.4 L/100km (WLTP) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00471/22
The banjo bolts which are fitted between the flexi-hose and the caliper within the brake assembly on each corner of the vehicle may not function properly because they don't have the necessary holes drilled into them. This can lead to a lack of hydraulic pressure to the affected caliper, resulting in pulling the car sideways when braking, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00780/20
The noise vibration and harshness foam pad (NVH foam pad) situated underneath the fuel tank can potentially retain corrosive moisture from the environment that can cause micro-porations in the fuel tank. Consequently, small quantities of fuel may leak, posing a risk to the following traffic.
Recall of the product from end users