Proton Gen 2 Gls Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Proton Gen 2 Gls reliable? We analysed 2,180 real MOT tests across 224 vehicles to find out.
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The Proton Gen 2 Gls is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, parking brake: efficiency below requirements and parking brake recording little or no effort. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Proton Gen 2 Gls.
Proton Gen 2 Gls Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Proton Gen 2 Gls. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Proton Gen 2 Gls MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Proton Gen 2 Gls to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Proton Gen 2 Gls Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Proton Gen 2 Gls fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Proton Gen 2 Gls Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Proton Gen 2 Gls owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Proton Gen 2 Gls MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Proton Gen 2 Gls year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 307 | 70.4% | 28,452 | 43,345 | 60,400 |
| 2005 | 1,336 | 69.5% | 29,257 | 46,357 | 66,342 |
| 2004 | 361 | 69.5% | 31,870 | 48,105 | 70,086 |
How Long Does a Proton Gen 2 Gls Last?
Based on 224 Proton Gen 2 Gls vehicles on UK roads.
Proton Gen 2 Gls Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Proton Gen 2 Gls MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Proton Gen 2 Gls
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
70.4% MOT pass rate from 307 tests
69.5% MOT pass rate from 361 tests
The best year to buy a used Proton Gen 2 Gls is 2006, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 70.4% across 307 tests. The 2004 model year has the lowest pass rate at 69.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Proton Gen 2 Gls Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proton Gen 2 Gls THIS CAR | 69.4% | 2,180 | 47,224 mi | 22 yrs |
| Proton Persona | 66% | 104,196 | 68,588 mi | 32 yrs |
| Proton GEN-2 | 70.5% | 59,272 | 46,580 mi | 22 yrs |
| Proton Wira | 70.1% | 57,151 | 47,970 mi | 26 yrs |
| Mazda CX-5 GT Sport AWD Auto | 90.8% | 1,435 | 25,969 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Proton Persona (66.0% pass rate) and the Proton GEN-2 (70.5% pass rate), the Proton Gen 2 Gls sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Proton Gen 2 Gls has an overall MOT pass rate of 69.4% across 2,180 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Proton Gen 2 Gls are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (113 recorded failures), parking brake: efficiency below requirements (109), and parking brake recording little or no effort (64). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Proton Gen 2 Gls owner drives around 5,637 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Proton Gen 2 Gls models stay on UK roads for around 22 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.