Proton Wira vs Proton 1.5: MOT reliability compared
Updated 05 September 2026.
30.1%
Proton Wira MOT failure rate, 0.6 pts lower than Proton 1.5
Proton Wira is the more reliable MOT performer: 30.1% of Proton Wira MOTs fail versus 30.7% for Proton 1.5, a 0.6 point gap.
| Metric | Proton Wira | Proton 1.5 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT failure rate | 30.1% | 30.7% |
| Tests analysed | 60,321 | 37,203 |
| Most common failure | Lamps & electrical (34.7%) | Other (32.8%) |
Questions and answers
Which is more reliable, Proton Wira or Proton 1.5?
Proton Wira is the more reliable MOT performer: 30.1% of Proton Wira MOTs fail versus 30.7% for Proton 1.5, a 0.6 point gap.
What is the MOT failure rate of the Proton Wira?
30.1% of Proton Wira MOT tests result in a failure, from 60,321 tests.
What is the MOT failure rate of the Proton 1.5?
30.7% of Proton 1.5 MOT tests result in a failure, from 37,203 tests.