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Proton Persona compact

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 1 years from 37 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

76%

Total Tests

37

Best Year

1999 (76%)

Years Covered

1

About the Proton Persona compact

The Proton Persona compact has been tested 37 times in 2026 MOT data across 1 model years (1999 to 1999), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 1999 model is the most reliable with a 76% pass rate from 37 tests. The 1999 model has the lowest at 76%. With just a 0 point spread, the Persona compact is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Compared to the Proton brand average of 70%, the Persona compact performs 6 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Proton range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1597cc)
£1,137
Road Tax
£265
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£500
Total per year£1,957
Per month£163/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 1999 details

How reliable is the Proton Persona compact?

vs national average-6% (82% avg)
vs Proton brand average+6% (70% avg)
Best to worst year spread0 percentage points

Proton Persona compact by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
199976%3775,185 mi

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