Austin Cambridge 10 vs Austin Metro l: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Austin Cambridge 10
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Austin Metro l
66%
MOT pass rate · 153,180 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Cambridge 10 (100%) 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 Cambridge 10 | Austin Metro l |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 100% ✓ | 66% |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 34% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — | 0% |
| Average mileage | 9,018 mi | 58,961 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 153,180 |
Most common faults
Austin Cambridge 10
- offside front floor/body corroded but not within 30cm of chassis body mount
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 Cambridge 10 (100%) and Austin Metro l (66%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Austin Cambridge 10 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.