Proton GEN-2 MOT Results

Registered in 2009
48.4% pass rate
from 153 tests in 2021
(34% worse than other 2009 cars)
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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Proton GEN-2 is unusually good or bad.

  • 27% fail on Brakes (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 14% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 12% fail on Rbt (sp) (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 8.5% fail on Parking brake performance (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 8.5% fail on Rbt (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 7.8% fail on Parking brake performance (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.65% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.65% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.65% fail on Rbt
          • 0.65% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.65% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.65% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.65% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.65% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 6.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 2.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.0% fail on Brake discs
      • 1.3% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Cable
        • 0.65% fail on Lever
    • 4.6% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (12 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Hand lever (16 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Pedal
    • 3.3% fail on Parking brake control (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Lever (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 1.3% fail on Electronic stability control (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Hydraulic systems (17 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Brake fluid (24 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (12 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (61% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 8.5% fail on Headlamp aim (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 7.2% fail on Headlamp aim (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp levelling device (10 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.6% fail on Electrical equipment (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Horn (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.65% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.65% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.65% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.65% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.65% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 7.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (15 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.65% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.6% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 2.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Transmission
      • 2.6% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.6% fail on Joints
    • 2.6% fail on Doors (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Driver's door (16 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Door condition (18 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Other passenger's door (11 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Door condition (12 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.65% fail on Door condition
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.3% fail on Fuel system (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Tank
      • 0.65% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.65% fail on Chassis
      • 0.65% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.65% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.65% fail on Body
      • 0.65% fail on Other body component
    • 0.65% fail on Load security
      • 0.65% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.65% fail on Other tailgate component
    • 0.65% fail on Seats
      • 0.65% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 9.2% fail on Visibility
    • 5.2% fail on Wipers
    • 2.6% fail on View to rear (15 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Mirrors (15 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Washers
  • 8.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.2% fail on Spark ignition (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 5.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.65% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.65% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.65% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.65% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.65% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.2% fail on Tyres
    • 4.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.65% fail on Size/type
  • 4.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.65% fail on Condition
    • 0.65% fail on Airbags
      • 0.65% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.3% fail on Steering
    • 0.65% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.65% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.65% fail on Power steering
      • 0.65% fail on Other components
  • 0.65% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.65% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.65% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.65% fail on Attachment
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