Austin Metro l vs Austin Princes: 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 Princes
91%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Metro l (66%) and Austin Princes (91%) 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 Princes |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 66% | 91% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 34% | 9% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 58,961 mi | 48,112 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 153,180 | 3 |
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 Princes
- Oil leak
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- center steering pivot point has slight play
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Austin Metro l (66%) and Austin Princes (91%) 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.