Man TGE 3.180 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

14.1 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 3.180 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction23.8%

   50 occurrences

2. 2.a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm15.2%

   32 occurrences

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements10.5%

   22 occurrences

4. 4.A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc9.0%

   19 occurrences

5. 5.A tyre seriously damaged8.1%

   17 occurrences

6. 6.Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen7.1%

   15 occurrences

7. 7.A tyre load capacity load capacity insufficient for the presented axle weight6.7%

   14 occurrences

8. 8.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements6.2%

   13 occurrences

9. 9.Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement6.2%

   13 occurrences

10. 10.A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED6.2%

    13 occurrences

11. 11.A tyre cords visible or damaged5.7%

    12 occurrences

12. 12.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning4.8%

    10 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Man TGE 3.180 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements13.7%

   196 tests

2. 2.a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm8.1%

   115 tests

3. 3.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured6.3%

   90 tests

4. 4.Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users5.0%

   71 tests

5. 5.A tyre seriously damaged2.2%

   32 tests

6. 6.A tyre seriously damaged2.0%

   28 tests

7. 7.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.9%

   27 tests

8. 8.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn1.8%

   26 tests

What gets tested

The TGE 3.180 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

92,231

Test classes

class 7: 1,427

Compare within the range

Other Man vans

• Man TGE 3.14077.9% raw
• All Man vans

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Man TGE 3.180?

79.7% unadjusted, from 1,427 DVSA tests. The average across all vans is 65.7%.

What does a Man TGE 3.180 fail its MOT on?

"Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction" is recorded in 23.8% of failed Man TGE 3.180 tests, followed by "a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm" (15.2%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Man TGE 3.180 usually have at its MOT?

92,231 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.