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Austin Metro arx vs Austin Montego l: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Austin Metro arx
62%
MOT pass rate · 1,514 vehicles
Austin Montego l
69%
MOT pass rate · 153,789 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Metro arx (62%) and Austin Montego l (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Austin Metro arx Austin Montego l
MOT pass rate 62% 69% ✓
MOT failure rate 38% 31% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.4 2.0 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% 0%
Average mileage 56,862 mi 87,961 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1,514 153,789

Most common faults

Austin Metro arx

  1. Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  2. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
  4. Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  5. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Austin Montego l

  1. Oil leak
  2. Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  3. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
  4. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  5. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  6. oil leak

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Austin Metro arx (62%) and Austin Montego l (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

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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.