Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2000 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 2000 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 2000 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 2000 Proton Persona Compact reliable?

Based on MOT data from 179 vehicles, the 2000 Proton Persona Compact has a first-time MOT pass rate of 67.8%, 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 2000 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 (2000)

179 real MOT outcomes analysed • 67.8% first-time pass rate

2000 Proton Persona Compact

CarHunch analysed 179 real MOT records for the 2000 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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The 2000 Proton Persona Compact has a first-time pass rate of 67.8%, which is 12 points below the UK average of 80%, signalling notably weaker reliability for its age. Dangerous defects are present in 14% of vehicles tested—not extreme, but worth factoring into your inspection checklist.

At 55,987 miles median mileage for a 24-year-old car, these examples have been driven conservatively, yet they still average 3.51 failures and 8.4 advisories per test, suggesting inherent wear or design issues rather than abuse. If you're considering one, budget for routine remedial work and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension, braking, and exhaust systems—the areas that typically generate these failure counts.

We have limited data for the 2000 Proton Persona Compact — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 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

67.8%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

14%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.51

Over 10.5 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

56k

Middle half: 43k–70k

For context

These stats describe 179 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 179 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 14% 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2000 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.

55,987

typical

42,818

low mileage

70,417

high mileage

Half of all 2000 Proton Persona Compact vehicles fall between 42,818 and 70,417 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 42,818 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.

✓ 42,818–70,417 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2000 Proton Persona Compacts sit.

⚠ Over 95,062 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2000 Proton Persona Compact — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 22% of 2000 Proton Persona Compacts are still active.

Numbers are declining — 11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2018 (22% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2018.

MOT History Averages

10.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.51

Avg failures per vehicle

8.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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