1995 MAN 8.153 4.6L Diesel · M988 VMT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend indicates a persistent issue with fluid integrity and aging lighting hardware. In the most recent test in September 2025 at 200,835 miles, the vehicle passed despite advisories regarding a poor beam pattern due to deteriorating reflectors and multiple oil leaks from the engine and axle 2. While the vehicle has maintained a passing history for several years, the recurrence of oil leaks across multiple inspections suggests a stable mechanicalCondition that has not been fully rectified, only merely monitored. The recorded mileage of 200,835 miles over 31 years reflects an average usage of approximately 6,479 miles per year, which is consistent with a commercial vehicle of this age. The data shows a steady accumulation of mileage between September 2022 at 197,377 miles and September 2025 at 200,835 miles, covering roughly 1,150 miles annually. This low but consistent mileage suggests the vehicle has been regularly operated rather than suffering from long periods of stationary neglect during the recorded interval. A physical inspection must focus on the engine and tackle 2 areas to assess the severity of the reported oil leaks. Given that leaks have been noted on the engine underside near side and tackle 2 since at least 2022, a buyer should determine if these are minor seeps or active leaks that could lead to component failure. Additionally, the failure in September 2023 regarding smoke meter opacity and power steering leaks indicates that the fuel system and steering assembly have previously shown weaknesses, requiring a thorough check of hose condition and seal integrity. The advisory for the outer tackle 2 tyre being over ten years old has appeared consistently since at least 2023, representing a failure to replace rubber components with age-related degradation irrespective of tread depth. While the leaf springs and fixings were noted as being in general condition in 2023, the buyer should inspect for structural corrosion or stress fractures in these given the vehicle's age. The poor beam pattern noted in 2025 suggests that the headlight units may require replacement or refurbishment to ensure adequate nighttime visibility.