Proton 400 Series
Made 1995–2001 · Data updated: 2026-11-09 (week 46)
Fewer than 500 inspections – figures are indicative and intervals wide.
First-time pass
31.1%
±8.8 pp
n = 103
Annual mileage (median)
2,368 km
km per year, between two inspections
Odometer inconsistencies
6.3%
cars whose reading dropped between inspections
Major or dangerous defects
68.9%
share of inspections with that verdict
n = 103
31.1% of Proton 400 Series cars pass the technical inspection at the first attempt (n = 103, all years of manufacture). A typical one covers 2,368 km a year. Odometer inconsistencies were recorded for 6.3% of the cars assessed. The median idle CO reading is 0.40% vol; 41.7% of measurements exceed the limit.
CO (petrol, idle)
0.40%
41.7% over the limit · n = 84
Inspection verdicts
Proton 400 Series, n = 103
| % | |
|---|---|
| No defects | 6.8% |
| Minor defects | 24.3% |
| Major defects | 62.1% |
| Dangerous defects | 6.8% |
By year of manufacture
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| Year | n | First-time pass | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | n = 6 · too few | — | |
| 2000 | n = 5 · too few | — | |
| 1999 | n = 22 · too few | — | |
| 1998 | n = 26 · too few | — | |
| 1997 | n = 12 · too few | — | |
| 1996 | n = 28 · too few | — | |
| 1995 | n = 4 · too few | — |
Similar models
- Peugeot 306 31.4%
- Alfa Romeo 156 31.9%
- Mitsubishi Galant 32.0%
- Rover 25 32.2%
- Ford Escort 29.9%