McLaren GT
Registered from 2016 to 2023.
About this model
The McLaren GT is a two seat grand tourer designed and manufactured by the British automobile manufacturer McLaren Automotive. It is the company's first dedicated grand tourer and is based on the same platform underpinning the 720S with the addition of a carbon fibre rear deck topped by a glazed tailgate creating significantly greater storage capacity.
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What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2020 4.0 petrol. 2 of 50 tests failed, 4%.
Better than 92% of 2020 cars. The typical one fails 8%, across 906 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 100% | 2 |
| Suspension | 50% | 1 |
| Tyres and wheels | 50% | 1 |
The defects inspectors cite
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Suspension — 50% of its failures
- A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
- Tyres and wheels — 50% of its failures
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Visibility — 100% of its failures
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4.0 petrol · 1603 kg · 2675 mm wheelbase · 11.3 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
A12/03136/24
Excessive cable tension can result in unexpected latch opening. This can lead the bonnet to open while the car is in motion and obstruct the driver’s view. This increases the risk of accidents. 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