Proton GEN-2 MOT Results

Registered in 2008

55.0% pass rate

from 209 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Proton GEN-2 is unusually good or bad.

19% fail on Brakes (86% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 11% fail on Brake performance (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 8.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    - 8.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 5.3% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    - 5.3% fail on Rbt (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      - 4.3% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      - 0.48% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      - 0.48% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
    - 2.4% fail on Rbt
      - 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.48% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 2.9% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (15 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 2.4% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (17 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.48% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
- 2.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.9% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.96% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.96% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.48% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.48% fail on Cable
- 1.4% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.96% fail on Hand lever
  - 0.48% fail on Pedal
- 1.4% fail on Parking brake control
  - 1.4% fail on Lever
- 0.96% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.48% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.48% fail on Electronic braking system
- 0.48% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.48% fail on Brake fluid
16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 7.7% fail on Headlamp aim (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 7.7% fail on Headlamp aim (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Headlamps
  - 1.9% fail on Headlamp levelling device (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Headlamp
- 2.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 2.9% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    - 2.9% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Direction indicators
  - 1.9% fail on Flashing type
    - 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.48% fail on Side repeaters
- 1.4% fail on Stop lamp
- 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.96% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.48% fail on Horn
- 0.96% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.96% fail on Position lamp (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.96% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
14% fail on Suspension
- 8.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (91% worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 2.9% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes (15 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.96% fail on Linkage
  - 0.48% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  - 0.48% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.48% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
- 6.2% fail on Suspension arms
  - 2.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 1.9% fail on Ball joint
  - 1.4% fail on Suspension arm (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.48% fail on Pins and bushes
- 1.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 0.96% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.96% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.48% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.48% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.48% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.48% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.48% fail on Sub-frame
11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 4.8% fail on Transmission
  - 4.8% fail on Drive shafts
    - 4.8% fail on Joints
- 3.8% fail on Doors (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Driver's door (13 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    - 1.4% fail on Door condition (13 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Other passenger's door (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    - 0.96% fail on Door condition
    - 0.48% fail on Hinge
  - 0.96% fail on Front passenger's door (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    - 0.96% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 0.48% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.48% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.48% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.48% fail on Tank
- 0.48% fail on Bumpers
- 0.48% fail on Boot lid
  - 0.48% fail on Boot lid condition
7.7% fail on Visibility
- 6.2% fail on Wipers (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Washers
6.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 6.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 6.2% fail on Spark ignition
    - 5.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    - 0.48% fail on Catalyst emissions
5.7% fail on Tyres
- 2.9% fail on Condition
- 2.9% fail on Tread depth
2.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 1.4% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.96% fail on Condition
  - 0.48% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.96% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.48% fail on Airbags
  - 0.48% fail on Drivers airbag
0.48% fail on Steering
- 0.48% fail on Power steering
  - 0.48% fail on Pipes and hoses
0.48% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
- 0.48% fail on Doors
  - 0.48% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors