Austin Allegro hl vs Austin Metro l: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Austin Allegro hl
67%
MOT pass rate · 20,122 vehicles
Austin Metro l
66%
MOT pass rate · 153,180 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Allegro hl (67%) 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 Allegro hl | Austin Metro l |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% ✓ | 66% |
| MOT failure rate | 33% ✓ | 34% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.4 | 1.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 63,435 mi | 58,961 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 20,122 | 153,180 |
Most common faults
Austin Allegro hl
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Oil leak
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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 Allegro hl (67%) 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.