Man Unclassified MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 3,519 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 20.4%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Man Unclassified MOT Reliability Overview
The Man Unclassified is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 3,519 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 23 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.6% and a failure rate of 20.4%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Man Unclassified earns a "Excellent" reliability rating. The average Man Unclassified presents for MOT with approximately 131,002 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2016 models achieve the highest pass rate at 97.7%, while 1996 models have the lowest at 51.4%. This 46.3 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Man Unclassified is Brakes, affecting 13.9% of all tests. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. The second most common issue is Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment at 13.8%. Tyres rounds out the top three at 8.4%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
Best Year to Buy
📈 How Each Vintage Ages
📉 How Age Affects Reliability
MOT failure rate by vehicle age for the Man Unclassified. The dashed red line marks when the manufacturer warranty typically expires (3 years).
Line chart showing MOT failure rate by vehicle age from 3 to 7 years, with warranty expiry marked at 3 years.
💡 What does the warranty cliff mean?
The Man Unclassified shows a moderate increase in MOT failures after warranty. The 43% increase is typical — plan for gradual maintenance cost increases. Peak failure occurs at age 6 (21.2% fail rate).
Note: pass rates may improve for very old vehicles due to survivorship bias — only well-maintained cars remain on the road.
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 19.4% | 683 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.3% | 504 |
| 3 | Tyres | 8.4% | 297 |
| 4 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 5.3% | 186 |
| 5 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 4.9% | 174 |
| 6 | Suspension | 4.7% | 166 |
| 7 | Visibility | 4.6% | 162 |
| 8 | Steering | 2.7% | 96 |
| 9 | Driver's View Of The Road | 1.6% | 57 |
| 10 | Non-component Advisories | 1.3% | 44 |
| 11 | Body, Structure And General Items | 0.9% | 33 |
| 12 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 0.9% | 32 |
| 13 | Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions | 0.9% | 30 |
| 14 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 0.5% | 17 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 131,002 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps & Electrical | 1.48 | 19.4% | 683 |
| Brakes | 1.09 | 14.3% | 504 |
| Tyres | 0.64 | 8.4% | 297 |
| Visibility | 0.47 | 6.2% | 219 |
| Body & Structure | 0.45 | 5.8% | 207 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.40 | 5.3% | 186 |
| Suspension | 0.36 | 4.7% | 166 |
| Steering | 0.21 | 2.7% | 96 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.10 | 1.3% | 44 |
| Seat Belts | 0.07 | 0.9% | 32 |
| Emissions & Exhaust | 0.07 | 0.9% | 30 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.04 | 0.5% | 17 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Man Unclassified has 131,002 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Man Unclassified has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 1.56% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is better than average.
About Man Unclassified MOT Data
The Man Unclassified is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 3,519 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 23 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.6% and a failure rate of 20.4%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Man Unclassified owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on brakes and lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Unclassified is likely to perform.
Brakes — 13.9% of failures
Brakes issues account for 13.9% of MOT failures on the Man Unclassified. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 13.8% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 13.8% of MOT failures on the Man Unclassified. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Tyres — 8.4% of failures
Tyres issues account for 8.4% of MOT failures on the Man Unclassified. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Man Unclassified?
Based on 3,519 MOT tests in our database, the Man Unclassified has an overall pass rate of 79.6% (20.4% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Man Unclassified?
The top 3 reasons a Man Unclassified fails its MOT are: 1. Brakes (13.9%), 2. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (13.8%), 3. Tyres (8.4%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Man Unclassified reliable?
With a 20.4% MOT failure rate, the Unclassified is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Man Unclassified?
Based on failure data, focus on: Brakes (13.9%); Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (13.8%); Tyres (8.4%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.