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1 DAV

2012 Mclaren MP4-12C

Black Petrol 3798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,867 mi
Last recorded41,867 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mclaren MP4-12C14,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 DAV
MakeMclaren
ModelMP4-12C
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 41,867 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 40,967 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 40,310 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 39,826 miles

tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2021 38,967 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 38,967 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 37,117 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 33,871 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 29,935 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 24,516 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 17,809 miles

How Reliable is the Mclaren MP4-12C?

Based on 1,899 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

94.2%
Pass Rate
1,035
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault 4
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1 DAV is a 2012 Mclaren MP4-12C in Black with a 3,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Mclaren MP4-12C models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.4% with a typical mileage of 14,848 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mclaren MP4-12C fails its MOT is supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 DAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mclaren MP4-12C typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mclaren MP4-12C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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1 DAV is a 2012 Mclaren MP4-12C, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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