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Austin Metro MOT Results

69.6% pass rate
from 276 tests in 2017
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Austin Metro is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Side repeaters
        • 1.1% fail on Individual lamps
    • 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 2.2% fail on Fog lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.8% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Front lamps
      • 0.72% fail on Rear lamps
    • 1.4% fail on Battery
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp
  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 5.8% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 4.0% fail on Subframe mounting (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Component mounting
    • 3.3% fail on Front suspension joints (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Drive shafts
      • 1.8% fail on Front drive shafts
        • 1.8% fail on Constant velocity joints
    • 1.4% fail on Fluid suspension (25 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Operation (109 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Accumulator
      • 0.36% fail on Pipes
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
      • 0.72% fail on Rear
      • 0.36% fail on Front
    • 0.72% fail on Gas suspension (441 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Suspension unit
      • 0.36% fail on Accumulator
    • 0.72% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.72% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.36% fail on General condition
    • 0.36% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.36% fail on Attachment
  • 11% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions (94% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Emissions (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.4% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.1% fail on Cap
      • 0.36% fail on Hose
    • 0.36% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 7.2% fail on Brakes
    • 5.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.7% fail on Front wheels
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.4% fail on Rear wheels
      • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.72% fail on Brake imbalance
    • 1.1% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.36% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
      • 0.36% fail on Components
        • 0.36% fail on Hoses
      • 0.36% fail on Leaks
    • 0.72% fail on Service brake control components
      • 0.72% fail on Pedal
        • 0.72% fail on Anti-slip
    • 0.36% fail on Hub components
      • 0.36% fail on Brake pads
  • 6.2% fail on Driver's view of the road
    • 3.6% fail on Washers
    • 1.8% fail on Wipers
    • 0.72% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.0% fail on Tyres
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.72% fail on Valve stem (15 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Size/type
  • 3.6% fail on Steering
    • 2.9% fail on Steering system
      • 1.4% fail on Steering rack
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.36% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.72% fail on Steering control
      • 0.36% fail on Steering wheel
      • 0.36% fail on Steering coupling
        • 0.36% fail on Flexible coupling
  • 2.9% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
    • 2.9% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.9% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 2.9% fail on Body, Structure and General Items
    • 1.8% fail on Body condition
    • 0.72% fail on Seats
      • 0.36% fail on Passengers
      • 0.36% fail on Drivers
    • 0.36% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 0.36% fail on Chassis
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