Austin Allegro vanden plas vs Austin Metro l: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Austin Allegro vanden plas
83%
MOT pass rate · 103 vehicles
Austin Metro l
66%
MOT pass rate · 153,180 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Allegro vanden plas (83%) 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 vanden plas | Austin Metro l |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 83% ✓ | 66% |
| MOT failure rate | 17% ✓ | 34% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.2 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 32,509 mi | 58,961 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 103 | 153,180 |
Most common faults
Austin Allegro vanden plas
- Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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 vanden plas (83%) 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.