What year Proton Persona Compact Glsi is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi has the highest pass rate at 66.1%, out of 182 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Proton Persona Compact Glsi MOT failures?

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

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Proton Persona Compact Glsi — Reliability by Year

353 vehicles · MOT data 1996–1997 · first-test pass rates

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

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Best pass rate year

1997

66.1% pass rate · 182 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

1996

65.6% pass rate · 171 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1997	66.1%	70,065 mi	182
1996	65.6%	67,981 mi	171

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