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MOT reliability

Austin Metro mayfai

2 vehicles · 11 completed MOT tests analysed
64%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Austin Metro mayfai vehicles and 11 completed MOT tests, the Austin Metro mayfai has an overall 64% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 40,403 miles.

2
Vehicles
11
MOT tests
3,007
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Austin Metro mayfai problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Austin Metro mayfai MOT tests:

  • Other86%
  • Emissions & nuisance24%
  • Brakes5%

Austin Metro mayfai pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
192100%
20367%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Austin Metro mayfai MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Austin Metro mayfai MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  2. brake pedal rubber splitting (2 times)
  3. both outer sill panels showing early signs of corrosion (1 times)
  4. Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (1 times)
  5. Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
  6. Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) (1 times)
  10. Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (1 times)
  11. Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) (1 times)
  12. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
  14. Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) (1 times)
  15. Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)

Austin Metro mayfai pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1987 2 11 64% 40,403

Austin Metro mayfai reliability FAQ

Across 2 Austin Metro mayfai vehicles in our MOT data, 64% pass the MOT (a 36% failure rate), with about 1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Austin Metro mayfai MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); brake pedal rubber splitting; both outer sill panels showing early signs of corrosion.

The typical Austin Metro mayfai in our data has covered around 40,403 miles.

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