Austin Maestro l vs Austin Nash metropolitan: 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 Nash metropolitan
80%
MOT pass rate · 428 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Austin Nash metropolitan is the more reliable of the two — 80% pass first time versus 67%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Austin Maestro l | Austin Nash metropolitan |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 80% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 20% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 1.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 74,113 mi | 52,050 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 151,353 | 428 |
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 Nash metropolitan
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- All steering rod end gaiters split
- Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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 Nash metropolitan is the more reliable of the two — 80% 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.