2016 Mclaren Unclassified — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 435 MOT tests analysed for the 2016 Mclaren Unclassified, the most common recorded failure areas were suspension, lighting & signalling and tyres. Its pass rate of 95.9% was above the average for cars of a similar age (86.2%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 2.1% | 9 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 6 |
| 3 | Tyres | 1.1% | 5 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.7% | 3 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.7% | 3 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 9 |
| 2 | Shock absorbers | 5 |
| 3 | Coil spring | 5 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 3 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 2 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 2 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.4% | 28 |
| 2 | Suspension | 5.1% | 22 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.8% | 8 |
| 4 | Other defects | 0.5% | 2 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.2% | 1 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 1 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 381 | 3.4% |
| 30-60k | 51 | 9.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 108 | 4.6% |
| 2022 | 89 | 2.3% |
| 2023 | 85 | 2.4% |
| 2024 | 71 | 2.8% |
| 2025 | 82 | 8.5% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Unclassified
Before buying a 2016 Mclaren Unclassified, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Suspension accounted for 2.1% of tests for this year.
- Suspension (2.1% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (1.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (1.1% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2016 Mclaren Unclassifieds pass their MOT?
95.9% of the 435 2016 Mclaren Unclassified MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Mclaren Unclassified?
Suspension, recorded in 2.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.4%).
Does the 2016 Unclassified get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.4% in the 0-30k band to 9.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 435 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.