Proton Persona Compact Lsi (1996)
1996 Proton Persona Compact Lsi
CarHunch analysed 101 real MOT records for the 1996 Proton Persona Compact Lsi. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1996 Proton Persona Compact LSI is a serious reliability concern, with only 25.6% passing MOT first time compared to the UK average of 80%—that's a three-to-one failure rate. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare at just 5%, so safety isn't the primary issue here.
These cars are running at reasonable mileage for their age (median 72,000 miles), yet they're still accumulating an average of 0.61 failures and 1.1 advisories per test, suggesting systemic wear rather than abuse. If you're considering one, budget for regular repairs and have a pre-purchase inspection done by a mechanic familiar with ageing Japanese-Malaysian vehicles—the CarHunch score of 55 reflects that this is a budget buy, not a bargain.
What to check before buying a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Lsi
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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Mileage Distribution
Most 1996 Proton Persona Compact Lsi 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 1996 Proton Persona Compact Lsi vehicles fall between 58,393 and 88,344 miles.
MOT History Averages
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