Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1995 Proton Persona Compact?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1995 Proton Persona Compact?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1995 Proton Persona Compact?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 1995 Proton Persona Compact reliable?

Based on MOT data from 212 vehicles, the 1995 Proton Persona Compact has a first-time MOT pass rate of 68.7%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1995 Proton Persona Compact?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Proton Persona Compact (1995)

212 real MOT outcomes analysed • 68.7% first-time pass rate

1995 Proton Persona Compact

CarHunch analysed 212 real MOT records for the 1995 Proton Persona Compact. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Limited data for this trim variant. The DVLA records this vehicle under a specific trim-level name with only 212 vehicles on record — some statistics may not be reliable at this sample size.

See the full 1995 PROTON PERSONA (2,077 vehicles)

We have limited data for the 1995 Proton Persona Compact — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

68.7%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

11.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.94

Over 6 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

73k

Middle half: 56k–92k

For context

These stats describe 212 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 212 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 11.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (100%)	211	68.7%	1.94

Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,942 Proton Persona Compact vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Green 33.4%

1,316

Blue 20.7%

817

Red 15.2%

599

White 13.1%

515

Purple 10.9%

431

Silver 2.6%

101

Maroon 2.3%

Yellow 1.2%

Gold 0.5%

Black 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 1995 Proton Persona Compact vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

73,127

typical

55,940

low mileage

92,189

high mileage

Half of all 1995 Proton Persona Compact vehicles fall between 55,940 and 92,189 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 55,940 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 55,940–92,189 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1995 Proton Persona Compacts sit.

⚠ Over 124,455 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

1995 Proton Persona Compact — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 59% of 1995 Proton Persona Compacts are still active.

10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2016 — 59% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2016.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.94

Avg failures per vehicle

4.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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