Proton Persona MOT Pass Rates and Running Costs by Year

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 75 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

79%

Total Tests

Model Years

1998 to 1999

Years Covered

About the Proton Persona

The Proton Persona was MOT tested 75 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (1998 to 1999), with an average pass rate of 79%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1998) averages 61,940 miles, while the newest (1999) averages 70,071 miles.

Compared to the Proton brand average of 70%, the Persona performs 9 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Proton range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1299cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£230

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£500

Total per year£2,183

Per month£182/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 1999 details

How reliable is the Proton Persona?

vs average of all models-3% (82% avg)

vs Proton brand average+9% (70% avg)

Proton Persona by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
1999	78%	45	70,071 mi
1998	80%	30	61,940 mi

Questions about the Proton Persona

Is the Proton Persona reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (1998 to 1999), the Proton Persona averages a 79% MOT pass rate, from 75 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 3 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.