Proton GEN-2 MOT Results
Registered in 200752.7% pass rate
from 222 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Proton GEN-2 is unusually good or bad.
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21% fail on
Brakes
(90% worse than other 2007 cars)
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13% fail on
Brake performance
(120% worse than other 2007 cars)
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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)
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5.4% fail on
Parking brake performance
(3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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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)
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5.4% fail on
Rbt
(3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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2.7% fail on
Service brake performance
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2.7% fail on
Rbt
- 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.45% fail on Service brake imbalance
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2.7% fail on
Rbt
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0.90% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.90% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.90% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.90% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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10% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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4.5% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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3.2% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 3.2% fail on Brake pads
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1.4% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 1.4% fail on Brake discs
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0.90% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.45% fail on Cable
- 0.45% fail on Lever
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3.2% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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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)
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1.8% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.90% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.90% fail on Electronic stability control
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1.4% fail on
Parking brake control
- 1.4% fail on Lever
- 1.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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0.90% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.45% fail on Pedal
- 0.45% fail on Hand lever
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13% fail on
Brake performance
(120% worse than other 2007 cars)
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17% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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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)
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2.7% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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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)
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2.7% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Headlamps
- 2.3% fail on Headlamp
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1.4% fail on
Direction indicators
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1.4% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
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1.4% fail on
Flashing type
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0.90% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.45% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.45% fail on Horn
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0.45% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.45% fail on Switch
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5.4% fail on
Headlamp aim
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11% fail on
Suspension
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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
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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
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0.45% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.45% fail on Ball joint
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5.9% fail on
Anti-roll bars
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11% fail on
Visibility
- 8.1% fail on Wipers (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Washers
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9.9% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
- 3.6% fail on Exhaust system
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3.6% fail on
Transmission
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3.6% fail on
Drive shafts
- 3.6% fail on Joints
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3.6% fail on
Drive shafts
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2.3% fail on
Doors
(4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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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)
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0.45% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.45% fail on Door condition
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0.45% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.45% fail on Door condition
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1.4% fail on
Driver's door
(12 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Bumpers (10 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.45% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 0.45% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
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0.45% fail on
Chassis
- 0.45% fail on Chassis condition
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0.45% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.45% fail on Pipe
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8.6% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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8.1% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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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
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8.1% fail on
Spark ignition
(95% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.45% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.45% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
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8.1% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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7.7% fail on
Tyres
- 4.5% fail on Tread depth
- 3.6% fail on Condition
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2.7% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 1.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.45% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.45% fail on Prescribed areas
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0.45% fail on
Airbags
- 0.45% fail on Drivers airbag
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1.4% fail on
Steering
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0.90% fail on
Power steering
- 0.90% fail on Pipes and hoses (17 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.45% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.45% fail on Steering rack
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0.90% fail on
Power steering
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Proton GEN-2 (2004 - 2016)
Decent ride and handling. Tidy styling. Keen pricing.