Proton
Running costs, reliability, and MOT data for 9 models from 3,310 real MOT tests.
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Avg Pass Rate
70%
Total Tests
3,310
Models
9
Years Covered
1998-2012
About Proton Cars
Proton ranks 140th out of 145 car manufacturers for MOT reliability, with an average pass rate of 70%. That's 12 points below the national average of 82%, so Proton owners should budget a bit more for maintenance.
With 9 models across 15 years of data (1998 to 2012), there's a wide spread of 28 percentage points between the most and least reliable models. Choosing the right model matters significantly with Proton.
Most and Least Reliable Proton Models
The Compact leads the range with a 93% average pass rate from 57 tests. At the other end, the Savvy has the lowest at 65%. A notable proportion of Proton models fall below average pass rates, so researching specific models before buying is particularly important.
Proton Fuel Types
Proton models in our data come in 9 petrol variants. The range is predominantly petrol-powered.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on most recent year, 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices. Insurance not included.
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All Proton Models
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| Model | Years | Pass Rate | Tests | Fuel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savvy | 7 yrs | 65% | 1,056 | Petrol | |
| Gen-2 | 8 yrs | 66% | 1,027 | Petrol, LP | |
| Jumbuck | 4 yrs | 71% | 873 | Petrol | |
| Satria | 3 yrs | 76% | 113 | Petrol | |
| Persona | 2 yrs | 79% | 75 | Petrol | |
| Compact | 1 yr | 93% | 57 | Petrol | |
| Satria Neo | 1 yr | 66% | 41 | Petrol | |
| Persona Compact | 1 yr | 76% | 37 | Petrol | |
| Impian | 1 yr | 65% | 31 | Petrol |
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