Proton 1.5 Gl (1994)
1994 Proton 1.5 Gl
CarHunch analysed 394 real MOT records for the 1994 Proton 1.5 Gl. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1994 Proton 1.5 GL passes its MOT first time only 66.7% of the time, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals reliability concerns for a 30-year-old car in this condition. Dangerous defects are relatively uncommon at 8.9%, so while these cars are ageing and prone to failure, they're not catastrophically unsafe.
With a median mileage of 81,154 miles for vehicles of this age, these Protons show typical wear, and the average 1.43 failures per car suggests structural issues beyond just minor wear items. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection done by a mechanic who knows older Japanese cars, because you're statistically more likely to face unexpected repairs than with better-performing models from the same era.
What to check before buying a 1994 Proton 1.5 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 1994 Proton 1.5 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 1994 Proton 1.5 Gl vehicles fall between 60,841 and 99,136 miles.
MOT History Averages
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