Austin Ali hire car saloon vs Austin Metro l: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Austin Ali hire car saloon
78%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Austin Metro l
66%
MOT pass rate · 153,180 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Ali hire car saloon (78%) and Austin Metro l (66%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Austin Ali hire car saloon | Austin Metro l |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 66% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 34% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.4 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 26,399 mi | 58,961 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 153,180 |
Most common faults
Austin Ali hire car saloon
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Austin Metro l
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Austin Ali hire car saloon (78%) and Austin Metro l (66%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.