Austin Maestro l vs Austin Maxi 1500: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Austin Maestro l
67%
MOT pass rate · 151,353 vehicles
Austin Maxi 1500
74%
MOT pass rate · 34,629 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Austin Maxi 1500 is the more reliable of the two — 74% pass first time versus 67%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Austin Maestro l | Austin Maxi 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 74% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 26% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 74,113 mi | 61,947 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 151,353 | 34,629 |
Most common faults
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)
Austin Maxi 1500
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Austin Maxi 1500 is the more reliable of the two — 74% pass first time versus 67%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.