Proton 1.3 Gls Ruby (1994)
1994 Proton 1.3 Gls Ruby
CarHunch analysed 191 real MOT records for the 1994 Proton 1.3 Gls Ruby. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1994 Proton 1.3 GLS Ruby is a serious reliability concern, with only an 8.7% first-time pass rate against the UK average of 80%—meaning nine out of ten examples fail their MOT on the first attempt. The dangerous defect rate of 1.6% is mercifully low, but the sheer volume of failures across other areas makes this a buyer red flag.
These cars are running at a median 63,372 miles for their age, which is reasonable, yet they're still accumulating 0.14 failures and 0.3 advisories per test on average—a sign of systemic wear and poor maintenance history across the fleet. Unless you're buying one purely for parts or restoration, look elsewhere; the combination of endemic failures and a mediocre Carhunch score of 50 suggests running costs and downtime will dominate ownership.
What to check before buying a 1994 Proton 1.3 Gls Ruby
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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Mileage Distribution
Most 1994 Proton 1.3 Gls Ruby 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 1994 Proton 1.3 Gls Ruby vehicles fall between 56,588 and 87,224 miles.
MOT History Averages
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