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Proton Persona Compact MOT Pass Rate and Running Costs

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 1 model year from 37 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

76%

Total Tests

37

Model Year

1999

Years Covered

1

About the Proton Persona Compact

The Proton Persona Compact was MOT tested 37 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 1 model year (1999), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.

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)
£1,398
Road Tax
£375
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£500
Total per year£2,328
Per month£194/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 Compact?

vs average of all models-6% (82% avg)
vs Proton brand average+6% (70% avg)

Proton Persona Compact by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
199976%3775,185 mi

Questions about the Proton Persona Compact

Is the Proton Persona Compact reliable?

Across its 1 model year in our data (1999), the Proton Persona Compact averages a 76% MOT pass rate, from 37 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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