Austin Metro l vs Austin Tourar: 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 Tourar
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Metro l (66%) and Austin Tourar (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 Tourar |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 66% | 100% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 34% | 0% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 58,961 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 Tourar
- Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Austin Metro l (66%) and Austin Tourar (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.