Austin Metro l vs Austin Montego vdp efi auto: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Austin Metro l
66%
MOT pass rate · 153,180 vehicles
Austin Montego vdp efi auto
82%
MOT pass rate · 1,890 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Metro l (66%) and Austin Montego vdp efi auto (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Austin Metro l | Austin Montego vdp efi auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 66% | 82% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 34% | 18% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 58,961 mi | 85,138 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 153,180 | 1,890 |
Most common faults
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)
Austin Montego vdp efi auto
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Austin Metro l (66%) and Austin Montego vdp efi auto (82%) 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.