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Proton Gls (1992)

2,753 real MOT outcomes analysed • 5.4% first-time pass rate

1992 Proton Gls

CarHunch analysed 2,753 real MOT records for the 1992 Proton Gls. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 74.6% below UK average
5.4%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
81,906
typical mileage
60,434–97,508 middle half
0.5%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.09
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1992 Proton 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (100%) 2,748 5.4% 0.09
Diesel (0%) 5 13.3% 0.2

Mileage Distribution

Most 1992 Proton 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.

60,434
low mileage
81,906
typical
97,508
high mileage

Half of all 1992 Proton Gls vehicles fall between 60,434 and 97,508 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.09
Avg failures per vehicle
0.2
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1992 Proton Gls

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 18.4%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 17.5%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 14.3%
    Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split
  • 14.3%
    Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
  • 13.1%
    Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
  • 12.4%
    Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated
  • 12.2%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 11.9%
    Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1992. Counts include advisories and failures.

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