The MOT Files

Van reliability file

Man TGE 3.140 MOT pass rate & common failures

From 4,893 recorded MOT tests of the Man TGE 3.140, published by DVSA.

Data updated

Quick answer

The Man TGE 3.140 passes 77.9% of MOT tests, against 65.7% for all vans. The most recorded failure is "A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc", in 24.2% of failed tests.

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

77.9%unadjusted4,893 tests

12.2 points above the fleet average of 65.7%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Man TGE 3.140 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

  1. 1.A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc24.2%

    202 occurrences

  2. 2.Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction22.4%

    187 occurrences

  3. 3.a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm14.4%

    120 occurrences

  4. 4.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements10.4%

    87 occurrences

  5. 5.A tyre seriously damaged9.3%

    78 occurrences

  6. 6.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn7.1%

    59 occurrences

  7. 7.Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen6.7%

    56 occurrences

  8. 8.A tyre cords visible or damaged6.7%

    56 occurrences

  9. 9.A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED6.1%

    51 occurrences

  10. 10.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements6.1%

    51 occurrences

  11. 11.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning6.0%

    50 occurrences

  12. 12.Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction5.7%

    48 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Man TGE 3.140 tests carrying each advisory.

  1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements13.4%

    658 tests

  2. 2.a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm8.4%

    412 tests

  3. 3.Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users7.3%

    357 tests

  4. 4.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured4.7%

    228 tests

  5. 5.A tyre seriously damaged2.5%

    124 tests

  6. 6.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements2.1%

    104 tests

  7. 7.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn2.1%

    101 tests

  8. 8.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn1.9%

    95 tests

What gets tested

The TGE 3.140 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test
110,374
Test classes
class 7: 4,893
Names grouped into this model (2)
  • TGE 3.140 4X4
  • TGE 3.140 AUTO

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Man TGE 3.140?
77.9% unadjusted, from 4,893 DVSA tests. The average across all vans is 65.7%.
What does a Man TGE 3.140 fail its MOT on?
"A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc" is recorded in 24.2% of failed Man TGE 3.140 tests, followed by "Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction" (22.4%). One failed test often lists several items.
What mileage does a Man TGE 3.140 usually have at its MOT?
110,374 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Van mileages run far higher than cars, and a working van at five years old can have covered what a car covers in fifteen.

Analysis built from DVSA data of