MOT reliability
Austin Metro vplas
31 vehicles · 79 completed MOT tests analysed
52%
MOT pass rate
Based on 31 Austin Metro vplas vehicles and 79 completed MOT tests, the Austin Metro vplas has an overall 52% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 60,493 miles.
31
Vehicles
79
MOT tests
1,511
Avg miles / year
3.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Austin Metro vplas problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Austin Metro vplas MOT tests:
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Other95%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Steering2%
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Brakes1%
Austin Metro vplas pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | 12 | 58% |
| 18 | 14 | 57% |
| 19 | 12 | 42% |
| 20 | 12 | 42% |
Fuel types: Petrol (31)
Most common Austin Metro vplas MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Austin Metro vplas MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (9 times)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (8 times)
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (8 times)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (7 times)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) (6 times)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2) (4 times)
- Oil leak (3 times)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (3 times)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) (3 times)
Austin Metro vplas pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 8 | 18 | 56% | 72,698 |
| 1987 | 6 | 17 | 47% | 60,840 |
| 1986 | 3 | 5 | 40% | 58,438 |
| 1985 | 6 | 19 | 53% | 54,640 |
| 1984 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 53,416 |
| 1983 | 2 | 4 | 75% | 25,346 |
| 1982 | 5 | 14 | 50% | 64,352 |
Austin Metro vplas reliability FAQ
Across 31 Austin Metro vplas vehicles in our MOT data,
52% pass the MOT (a 48% failure rate), with about
3.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Austin Metro vplas MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3).
The typical Austin Metro vplas in our data has covered around
60,493 miles.
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