Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Man Tge 3.140?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2018 Man Tge 3.140?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2018 Man Tge 3.140?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2018 Man Tge 3.140 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 156 vehicles, the 2018 Man Tge 3.140 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 85.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2018 Man Tge 3.140?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Man Tge 3.140 (2018)

156 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.3% first-time pass rate

2018 Man Tge 3.140

CarHunch analysed 156 real MOT records for the 2018 Man Tge 3.140. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2018 MAN TGE 3.140 passes its MOT on the first attempt 83.1% of the time, which edges ahead of the UK average of 80% and suggests solid baseline reliability for this light commercial vehicle. However, nearly one in five of these vans (19.2%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a meaningful concern for safety-critical systems and warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

These vans are averaging 107,239 miles at test time, which is reasonable mileage for a 2018 workhorse, and the 0.91 failures per vehicle indicates most aren't racking up serious problems—though the 3.5 advisories per vehicle show routine wear items do crop up regularly. Before committing to one, get a full mechanical inspection focusing on braking and steering components, since the dangerous defect rate suggests those systems deserve particular scrutiny.

We have limited data for the 2018 Man Tge 3.140 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

85.3%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

19.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.91

Over 5 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

101k

Middle half: 71k–134k

For context

These stats describe 156 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 156 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 19.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Man Tge 3.140 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

101,311

typical

70,737

low mileage

134,183

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Man Tge 3.140 vehicles fall between 70,737 and 134,183 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 70,737 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 70,737–134,183 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Man Tge 3.140s sit.

⚠ Over 181,147 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Man Tge 3.140 — Still on the Road

Almost all 2018 Man Tge 3.140s are still on the road.

Strong survival — 123 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 92% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.91

Avg failures per vehicle

3.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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