What year Proton Compact 1 6 Penang is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1997 Proton Compact 1 6 Penang has the highest pass rate at 61.0%, out of 144 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Proton Compact 1 6 Penang MOT failures?

The most common Proton Compact 1 6 Penang MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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Proton Compact 1 6 Penang — Reliability by Year

144 vehicles · MOT data 1997–1997 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Proton Compact 1 6 Penang was manufactured — click any year to explore that cohort in detail. Trying to decide which year to buy? See the full buying guide →

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1997	61.0%	77,516 mi	144

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