Austin Maxi 1500 vs Austin Metro city: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Austin Maxi 1500
74%
MOT pass rate · 34,629 vehicles
More reliable
Austin Metro city
67%
MOT pass rate · 197,399 vehicles
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 Maxi 1500 | Austin Metro city |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 26% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 61,947 mi | 57,745 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 34,629 | 197,399 |
Most common faults
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)
Austin Metro city
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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.