Wheelchairs are susceptible to wear and tear due to a lot of motion. In addition, it has to withstand the bodyweight of the user. Hence, manual wheelchairs can last for a max average span of five years.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eIn some cases, you can expect a manual wheelchair to last around a small span of two years. Hence, the more you use a wheelchair, the life span will reduce. Also, attaching several accessories at a time can deteriorate the life span to an extent.  However, branded manual wheelchairs have high build quality. Hence, they can last longer but are generally costlier.