Proton GEN-2 MOT Results

Registered in 2011
48.6% pass rate
from 105 tests in 2021
(53% worse than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Proton GEN-2 is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Brakes (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 10% fail on Rbt (sp) (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Parking brake performance (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 5.7% fail on Rbt (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 5.7% fail on Parking brake performance (10 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
    • 5.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 2.9% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.9% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.95% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.95% fail on Cable
        • 0.95% fail on Lever
    • 2.9% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (28 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (38 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.95% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.95% fail on Lever
    • 0.95% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.95% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.6% fail on Headlamp aim (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 7.6% fail on Headlamp aim (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Stop lamp (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Electrical equipment (12 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Horn (16 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp levelling device (13 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.95% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.95% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.95% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.95% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.95% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.95% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.95% fail on Switch
    • 0.95% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.95% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.95% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.95% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 10% fail on Suspension
    • 8.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.95% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.95% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.95% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.95% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.95% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.95% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.95% fail on Ball joint
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Transmission (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 7.6% fail on Drive shafts (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 7.6% fail on Joints (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Bumpers (31 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Exhaust system
  • 9.5% fail on Visibility
    • 6.7% fail on Wipers (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Washers
  • 7.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Fluid leaks (23 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Engine oil leaks (23 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres
    • 4.8% fail on Condition
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth
  • 5.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (13 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.95% fail on Steering
    • 0.95% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.95% fail on Steering rack
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