Proton GEN-2 MOT Results

Registered in 2012
53.3% pass rate
from 60 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Proton GEN-2 is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Brakes (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 15% fail on Brake performance (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 10% fail on Rbt (sp) (9 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 8.3% fail on Parking brake performance (17 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 8.3% fail on Rbt (17 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 6.7% fail on Parking brake performance (15 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 1.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
    • 8.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 6.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 6.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.7% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs
    • 3.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.7% fail on Pedal
    • 1.7% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 1.7% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 10% fail on Headlamps (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 8.3% fail on Headlamp (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 5.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 5.0% fail on Electrical equipment (21 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Horn (24 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.7% fail on Hazard warning
      • 1.7% fail on Switch
  • 6.7% fail on Visibility
    • 5.0% fail on Wipers
    • 1.7% fail on Washers
  • 6.7% fail on Suspension
    • 5.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 3.3% fail on Shock absorbers (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 5.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.3% fail on Transmission
      • 3.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.3% fail on Joints
    • 1.7% fail on Doors
      • 1.7% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 1.7% fail on Door condition
  • 5.0% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
  • 3.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 3.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.7% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.7% fail on Steering
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.7% fail on Track rod end
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