Man Tge 3.140 Lion XS Auto (2023)
2023 Man Tge 3.140 Lion XS Auto
CarHunch analysed 240 real MOT records for the 2023 Man Tge 3.140 Lion XS Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2023 MAN TGE is a deeply unreliable vehicle, with only a 17.4% first-time MOT pass rate against the 80% UK average—a catastrophic gap that makes it one of the poorest performers you'll encounter. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare at 0.8%, but the headline problem is pervasive: nearly five in six of these vans fail their first MOT attempt.
These vans are running at a median of 25,345 miles for their age, which is fairly typical, yet they're racking up failures consistently rather than showing early-life teething problems. With an average of 0.09 failures and 0.3 advisories per vehicle, the issues are widespread but minor in nature—expect recurring niggles around emissions, sensors, and ancillary systems rather than structural failures. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection from a specialist MAN technician and budget for immediate remedial work; the 17.4% pass rate tells you this is not a buy-it-and-forget-it proposition.
What to check before buying a 2023 Man Tge 3.140 Lion XS Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2023 Man Tge 3.140 Lion XS Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2023 Man Tge 3.140 Lion XS Auto vehicles fall between 19,409 and 49,673 miles.
MOT History Averages
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