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Man Tge 3.180 Lion XS Auto (2023)

106 real MOT outcomes analysed • 4.7% first-time pass rate

2023 Man Tge 3.180 Lion XS Auto

CarHunch analysed 106 real MOT records for the 2023 Man Tge 3.180 Lion XS Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2023 MAN TGE 3.180 is failing MOT at a catastrophic rate—only 4.7% pass first time against the UK average of 80%—making it one of the least reliable vans in its class. Dangerous defects are rare at 0.9%, but the overall failure pattern is severe enough that any buyer should treat this model with extreme caution.

With a median mileage of 28,596 miles for a 2023 vehicle, these vans are still relatively low-mileage, yet they're already racking up failures; the minuscule average of 0.03 failures per vehicle masks the reality that over 95% are failing on their first test. Before purchasing any example, have a pre-buy inspection by an independent specialist—this cohort's reliability record suggests systematic build or design issues rather than isolated problems.

Below average reliability 75.3% below UK average
4.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
28,596
typical mileage
12,064–43,130 middle half
0.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.03
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2023 Man Tge 3.180 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 3.180 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.

12,064
low mileage
28,596
typical
43,130
high mileage

Half of all 2023 Man Tge 3.180 Lion XS Auto vehicles fall between 12,064 and 43,130 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.03
Avg failures per vehicle
0.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

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