Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 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 2022 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 2022 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 2022 Man Tge 3.140 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 382 vehicles, the 2022 Man Tge 3.140 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 86.9%, 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 2022 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 (2022)

382 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.9% first-time pass rate

2022 Man Tge 3.140

CarHunch analysed 382 real MOT records for the 2022 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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Moderate sample. 382 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2022 MAN TGE 3.140 passes its MOT first time in 83% of cases, slightly above the UK average of 80%, and only 5.2% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a low figure that suggests structural safety issues are uncommon in this cohort. Petrol and diesel breakdowns aren't available here, but the overall reliability picture is solid.

These vans are averaging 88,384 miles by test time, which is reasonable for a 2022 commercial vehicle, and owners encounter just 0.26 failures per test alongside 0.9 advisories—meaning most pass cleanly with only minor wear noted. If you're evaluating one of these for purchase or fleet use, run a full service history check and have the brakes inspected closely, as they're the most common failure point for commercial vehicles in this age bracket.

The 2022 Man Tge 3.140 passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (86.9% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 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

86.9%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

5.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.26

Over 1.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

80k

Middle half: 53k–113k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 86.9% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 382 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 382 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.2% 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 5,626 Man Tge 3.140 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 78.2%

4,398

Grey 8.2%

459

Silver 5.1%

288

Blue 3.6%

202

Red 1.9%

106

Yellow 1.3%

Black 1.2%

Green 0.3%

Multi-colour 0.1%

Orange 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 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.

80,015

typical

53,476

low mileage

112,979

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Man Tge 3.140 vehicles fall between 53,476 and 112,979 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 53,476 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.

✓ 53,476–112,979 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Man Tge 3.140s sit.

⚠ Over 152,521 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.26

Avg failures per vehicle

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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