Austin Ambassador 17l vs Austin Metro l: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Austin Ambassador 17l
43%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Austin Metro l
66%
MOT pass rate · 153,180 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Ambassador 17l (43%) 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 Ambassador 17l | Austin Metro l |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 43% | 66% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 57% | 34% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | — | 58,961 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 153,180 |
Most common faults
Austin Ambassador 17l
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- car body exsessivly corroded+ under body corroded
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 Ambassador 17l (43%) and Austin Metro l (66%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Austin Ambassador 17l report Full Austin Metro l report Most reliable cars
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.