Proton 1.3 Gls (1991)
1991 Proton 1.3 Gls
CarHunch analysed 258 real MOT records for the 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1991 Proton 1.3 GLS has a first-time pass rate of 70.6%, which is 9.4 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful gap that signals reliability concerns for a car of this age. With only 8.9% of vehicles ever showing a dangerous defect, safety issues aren't the primary worry; instead, you're looking at a higher-than-average failure rate on routine checks.
At 84,426 miles median mileage, these cars have racked up typical wear for their age, yet they're averaging 1.55 failures and 3.4 advisories per MOT, suggesting aging components are starting to pile up. If you're considering one, budget for preventive maintenance on the suspension, brakes and lighting—the usual culprits on thirty-year-old Japanese imports—and get a pre-purchase inspection to identify what's already lurking.
What to check before buying a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls
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 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls 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 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls vehicles fall between 65,367 and 103,961 miles.
MOT History Averages
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