Austin Metro l vs Austin Shieling: 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 Shieling
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Metro l (66%) and Austin Shieling (100%) 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 Shieling |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 66% | 100% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 34% | 0% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 ✓ | 3.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 58,961 mi | 99,408 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 153,180 | 1 |
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 Shieling
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- underside of vehicle is wet with oil
- wires fowling park brake rod
- wiring in boot not insulated
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Austin Metro l (66%) and Austin Shieling (100%) 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.