Proton Persona Compact Gli (1998)
1998 Proton Persona Compact Gli
CarHunch analysed 167 real MOT records for the 1998 Proton Persona Compact Gli. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1998 Proton Persona is a significant reliability concern: only 38.8% pass their MOT first time, less than half the UK average of 80%, and nearly one in 25 cars have recorded dangerous defects. At 26 years old with a median mileage of 67,000, these vehicles are clearly worn, averaging 0.84 failures and 1.7 advisories per test.
You're buying into a car that needs money spent on it—expect repair costs before and after purchase. If you're considering one, factor in a pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic and budget for immediate work on brakes, suspension and exhaust components, which typically dominate the failure list for cars of this age.
What to check before buying a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Gli
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 165 | 38.3% | 0.83 |
| LPG (1%) | 2 | 78.6% | 1.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1998 Proton Persona Compact Gli vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1998 Proton Persona Compact Gli vehicles fall between 55,087 and 83,443 miles.
MOT History Averages
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