Proton GEN-2 MOT Results

Registered in 2007
52.7% pass rate
from 222 tests in 2021
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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Proton GEN-2 is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Brakes (90% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 13% fail on Brake performance (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 9.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 5.4% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 5.0% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.45% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.45% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.90% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.90% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.90% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 4.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.90% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.45% fail on Cable
        • 0.45% fail on Lever
    • 4.1% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (20 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (27 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.90% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.90% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 1.4% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.4% fail on Lever
    • 1.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.90% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.45% fail on Pedal
      • 0.45% fail on Hand lever
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 4.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.90% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.45% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.45% fail on Horn
    • 0.45% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.45% fail on Switch
  • 11% fail on Suspension
    • 5.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.90% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.90% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.90% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.45% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.45% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.45% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.4% fail on Suspension arm (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.90% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.45% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.45% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.45% fail on Ball joint
  • 11% fail on Visibility
    • 8.1% fail on Wipers (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Washers
  • 9.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.6% fail on Transmission
      • 3.6% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.6% fail on Joints
    • 2.3% fail on Doors (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Driver's door (12 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Door condition (13 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.45% fail on Door condition
      • 0.45% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.45% fail on Door condition
    • 1.8% fail on Bumpers (10 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.45% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.45% fail on Chassis
      • 0.45% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.45% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.45% fail on Pipe
  • 8.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.1% fail on Spark ignition (95% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 7.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.45% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.45% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.45% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 7.7% fail on Tyres
    • 4.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.6% fail on Condition
  • 2.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.45% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.45% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.45% fail on Airbags
      • 0.45% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.4% fail on Steering
    • 0.90% fail on Power steering
      • 0.90% fail on Pipes and hoses (17 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.45% fail on Steering rack
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