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Austin Metro mayfai vs Austin Montego l: reliability comparison

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

Austin Metro mayfai
64%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Austin Montego l
69%
MOT pass rate · 153,789 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Metro mayfai (64%) 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 mayfai Austin Montego l
MOT pass rate 64% 69% ✓
MOT failure rate 36% 31% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.9 ✓ 2.0
Dangerous-fault share 0% 0%
Average mileage 40,403 mi 87,961 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 153,789

Most common faults

Austin Metro mayfai

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. brake pedal rubber splitting
  3. both outer sill panels showing early signs of corrosion
  4. Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  5. Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  6. Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.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 mayfai (64%) 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.