Proton GEN-2 MOT Results

Registered in 2005
51.2% pass rate
from 123 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Proton GEN-2 is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Brakes
    • 13% fail on Brake performance
      • 11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 11% fail on Rbt (sp) (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt
          • 3.3% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.81% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 4.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.81% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.81% fail on Lever
    • 2.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.4% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 1.6% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.6% fail on Lever
    • 0.81% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.81% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.81% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.81% fail on Servos
    • 0.81% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.81% fail on Brake fluid
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.81% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp levelling device (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp
    • 4.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.81% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.81% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.81% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.81% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.81% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.81% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 8.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 4.1% fail on Linkage (10 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (90 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.81% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.81% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.81% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 3.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.4% fail on Suspension arm (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.81% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.81% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.81% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 14% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 14% fail on Exhaust emissions (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 14% fail on Spark ignition (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.6% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.81% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.81% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.4% fail on Transmission
      • 2.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.4% fail on Joints
    • 2.4% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Other passenger's door (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.81% fail on Door condition
    • 1.6% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.6% fail on Hose (101 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Bumpers (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Chassis
      • 0.81% fail on Chassis condition
  • 7.3% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Washers
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers
    • 0.81% fail on View to rear
      • 0.81% fail on Mirrors
  • 7.3% fail on Tyres
    • 5.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.81% fail on Size/type
    • 0.81% fail on Tread depth
  • 5.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.81% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.81% fail on Condition
    • 0.81% fail on Airbags
      • 0.81% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.6% fail on Steering
    • 1.6% fail on Power steering
      • 1.6% fail on Pipes and hoses (19 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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