Proton 1.3 Gl (1995)
1995 Proton 1.3 Gl
CarHunch analysed 212 real MOT records for the 1995 Proton 1.3 Gl. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1995 Proton 1.3 GL falls behind the UK average with a 72.9% first-time pass rate, meaning nearly 3 in 10 fail their MOT—a genuine reliability concern for a car now nearly 30 years old. The dangerous defect rate of 7.1% is well within acceptable bounds, so safety-critical failures aren't the main issue here.
At an average mileage of 72,005 km, these cars are showing moderate use for their age, but they're still racking up 1.47 failures per vehicle on average, suggesting wear-related problems are catching up. If you're considering one, budget for repairs—advisories average 4.1 per test—and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection focusing on brakes, suspension, and exhaust systems where older Protons typically stumble.
What to check before buying a 1995 Proton 1.3 Gl
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 211 | 72.8% | 1.47 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1995 Proton 1.3 Gl vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1995 Proton 1.3 Gl vehicles fall between 53,165 and 88,971 miles.
MOT History Averages
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