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1993 Proton 1.5 Gl MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for 1.5 Gl models manufactured in 1993, based on 642 real MOT test results.

55.3%
Pass Rate
44.7%
Fail Rate
642
Total Tests
70,826
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

This page shows all 1.5 Gl cars tested in 1993. Want to see how cars built in 1993 hold up over time?

View 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl vintage page โ†’ (43.2% current pass rate)

1993 Proton 1.5 Gl MOT Analysis

The 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl has an MOT pass rate of 55.3% based on 642 tests โ€” slightly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 70,826 miles on the odometer. With a 44.7% failure rate, the 1993 1.5 Gl is rated as "Below Average" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl is Suspension, responsible for 0.9% of failures. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs range from ยฃ200โ€“500. Tyres is the second most common issue at 0.9%. Body, chassis, structure follows at 0.6%.

Top failures specific to 1993 models only. The overall 1.5 Gl page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Suspension0.9%6
2Tyres0.9%6
3Body, Chassis, Structure0.6%4
4Brakes0.3%2

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 70,826 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Suspension0.13% per 10K miTyres0.13% per 10K miBody & Structure0.09% per 10K miBrakes0.04% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Suspension0.130.9%6
Tyres0.130.9%6
Body & Structure0.090.6%4
Brakes0.040.3%2

Mileage Statistics

70,826
Mean
66,337
Median
49,331
25th Percentile
87,926
75th Percentile
6.31% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate โ€” accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl has an MOT pass rate of 55.3% based on 642 tests โ€” slightly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 70,826 miles on the odometer. With a 44.7% failure rate, the 1993 1.5 Gl is rated as "Below Average" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to suspension: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks. At 70,826 average miles, these vehicles are in the mid-range where component wear starts to become a factor.

Suspension โ€” 0.9% of failures

Suspension issues account for 0.9% of MOT failures on 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: ยฃ200โ€“500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Tyres โ€” 0.9% of failures

Tyres issues account for 0.9% of MOT failures on 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: ยฃ50โ€“200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin โ€” if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Body, chassis, structure โ€” 0.6% of failures

Body, chassis, structure issues account for 0.6% of MOT failures on 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl models. Body and structure failures include excessive corrosion, sharp edges, loose panels, and damage to the vehicle frame. Rust is the primary concern, especially on older vehicles or those exposed to road salt. Typical repair costs: ยฃ100โ€“500+. Pre-MOT check: Inspect sills, wheel arches, door bottoms, and the chassis for rust. Surface rust is acceptable but structural corrosion or holes will fail. Check that all doors, bonnet, and boot close securely.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005โ€“2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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