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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Proton Persona. Check any Persona by registration number below.

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71.7%

Avg Pass Rate

+1.9%

vs Proton Avg

5

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Proton Persona — MOT Reliability Overview

The Proton Persona has an average MOT pass rate of 71.7%, which is 1.9 percentage points above the Proton brand average of 69.8%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Persona on the road.

Before buying a used Proton Persona, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Proton Persona performs at MOT across different model years.

1999

Based on 47 vehicles

76.6%Good
Proton average: 69.8%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

28.6%

1998

Based on 35 vehicles

80.0%Good
Proton average: 69.8%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

25.0%

1997

Based on 33 vehicles

75.8%Good
Proton average: 69.8%

1996

Based on 30 vehicles

53.3%Below Average
Proton average: 69.8%
Retest Rate

37.5%

0

Based on 151 vehicles

72.8%Average
Proton average: 69.8%
Mileage at 5yr

67k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

8.5%

Front Nearside

4.3%

Central

4.3%

Other Proton Models

Compare MOT reliability across Proton models.

Proton C9

91.4% pass rate

Proton Savvy

58.5% pass rate

Proton Gen-2

57.1% pass rate

Proton 415

91.4% pass rate

Proton Persona Compact

80.4% pass rate

Proton Satria

66.1% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Proton Persona

Proton Persona — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Proton Persona MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Proton Persona?
The average MOT pass rate for the Proton Persona is 71.7% compared to the Proton average of 69.8%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Proton Persona?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Proton Persona reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 71.7%, the Proton Persona is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Proton Persona?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Proton Persona?
Typical mileage for the Proton Persona: 66,584 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Persona to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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