Austin Allegro 1300 dl auto vs Austin Maestro l: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Austin Allegro 1300 dl auto
47%
MOT pass rate · 137 vehicles
Austin Maestro l
67%
MOT pass rate · 151,353 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Allegro 1300 dl auto (47%) and Austin Maestro l (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Austin Allegro 1300 dl auto | Austin Maestro l |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 47% | 67% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 53% | 33% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 5.3 | 1.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 65,289 mi | 74,113 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 137 | 151,353 |
Most common faults
Austin Allegro 1300 dl auto
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
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 Allegro 1300 dl auto (47%) and Austin Maestro l (67%) 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.