Proton GEN-2 MOT Results
Registered in 200651.4% pass rate
from 179 tests in 2021
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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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Proton GEN-2 is unusually good or bad.
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17% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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5.6% fail on
Headlamps
- 2.8% fail on Headlamp
- 2.8% fail on Headlamp levelling device (11 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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5.6% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 5.6% fail on Headlamp aim
- 3.9% fail on Stop lamp
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2.8% fail on
Electrical equipment
(3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Battery(ies) (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.56% fail on Horn
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2.2% fail on
Direction indicators
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2.2% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
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2.2% fail on
Flashing type
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1.1% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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1.1% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
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1.1% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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5.6% fail on
Headlamps
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17% fail on
Suspension
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10% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(97% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 2.8% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Linkage
- 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.56% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.56% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 5.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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3.9% fail on
Suspension arms
- 3.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.56% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.56% fail on Ball joint
- 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
- 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
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0.56% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.56% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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10% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(97% worse than other 2006 cars)
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14% fail on
Brakes
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9.5% fail on
Brake performance
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7.8% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(110% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 7.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
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5.0% fail on
Parking brake performance
(2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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5.0% fail on
Rbt
(2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 4.5% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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5.0% fail on
Rbt
(2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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2.8% fail on
Service brake performance
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2.8% fail on
Rbt
- 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
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2.8% fail on
Rbt
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0.56% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.56% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.56% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.56% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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7.8% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(110% worse than other 2006 cars)
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3.4% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 2.2% fail on Electronic stability control (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
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2.8% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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2.2% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 2.2% fail on Brake discs
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0.56% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 0.56% fail on Brake pads
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2.2% fail on
Brake discs and drums
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1.7% fail on
Parking brake control
- 1.7% fail on Lever
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1.1% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 1.1% fail on Hand lever
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1.1% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
(23 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Servos (48 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 1.1% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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9.5% fail on
Brake performance
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11% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
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5.0% fail on
Transmission
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5.0% fail on
Drive shafts
- 5.0% fail on Joints
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5.0% fail on
Drive shafts
- 2.2% fail on Bumpers (11 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Doors
(4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Front passenger's door
(12 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Door condition (13 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.56% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.56% fail on Door condition
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1.7% fail on
Front passenger's door
(12 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Exhaust system
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0.56% fail on
Chassis
- 0.56% fail on Chassis condition
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0.56% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.56% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
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0.56% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.56% fail on Boot lid condition
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5.0% fail on
Transmission
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9.5% fail on
Visibility
- 6.1% fail on Wipers
- 2.8% fail on Washers
- 0.56% fail on Bonnet
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0.56% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.56% fail on Windscreen
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0.56% fail on
View to rear
- 0.56% fail on Mirrors
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9.5% fail on
Tyres
- 4.5% fail on Condition
- 4.5% fail on Tread depth
- 0.56% fail on Size/type
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8.9% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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8.9% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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8.4% fail on
Spark ignition
- 7.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.56% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.56% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.56% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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8.4% fail on
Spark ignition
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0.56% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.56% fail on Engine oil leaks
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8.9% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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4.5% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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2.2% fail on
Seat belts
- 1.7% fail on Condition
- 0.56% fail on Pre-tensioners
- 2.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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2.2% fail on
Seat belts
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1.7% fail on
Steering
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1.1% fail on
Power steering
- 0.56% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.56% fail on Rams
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0.56% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.56% fail on Steering rack
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1.1% fail on
Power steering
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Proton GEN-2 (2004 - 2016)
Decent ride and handling. Tidy styling. Keen pricing.