Austin 6 cwt van vs Austin Maestro l: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Austin 6 cwt van
75%
MOT pass rate · 3,428 vehicles
More reliable
Austin Maestro l
67%
MOT pass rate · 151,353 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Austin 6 cwt van is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 67%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Austin 6 cwt van | Austin Maestro l |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 82,110 mi | 74,113 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3,428 | 151,353 |
Most common faults
Austin 6 cwt van
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Austin Maestro l
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Austin 6 cwt van is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 67%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.