Proton Gen-2
From 847 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 58 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 58 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 52 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 48 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 42 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 40 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 40 |
| a door will not open using the relevant control or close properly | 35 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 33 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 29 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 29 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 20.2% of Gen-2 failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 21.7% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £112.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 58.1% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2010 | 70.1% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, parking brake inoperative on one side |
| 2009 | 62.1% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2008 | 57.7% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated |
1 earlier years
| 2007 | 56.4% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
Typical mileage
Half of all Gen-2s tested had between 39,964 and 86,119 miles on the clock.
At 65,139 median miles, the Gen-2 has 0.062 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Proton Gen-2 MOT pass rate?
The Proton Gen-2 has a 59.7% MOT pass rate based on 847 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Proton Gen-2?
The most common MOT failure on the Proton Gen-2 is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 58 failures. Other common issues include a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
What is the typical mileage of a Proton Gen-2 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Proton Gen-2 is 65,139 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 39,964 and 86,119 miles.
Buying a used Gen-2?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 59.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £112 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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