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

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 Gli?

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 Gli?

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 Gli reliable?

Based on MOT data from 111 vehicles, the 1995 Proton Persona Gli has a first-time MOT pass rate of 59.3%, 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 Gli?

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 Gli (1995)

111 real MOT outcomes analysed • 59.3% first-time pass rate

1995 Proton Persona Gli

CarHunch analysed 111 real MOT records for the 1995 Proton Persona Gli. 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 111 vehicles on record — some statistics may not be reliable at this sample size.

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

First-time pass

59.3%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

1.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.19

Over 1.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

80k

Middle half: 70k–104k

For context

These stats describe 111 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 111 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Mileage Distribution

Most 1995 Proton Persona Gli 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.

80,112

typical

69,982

low mileage

104,010

high mileage

Half of all 1995 Proton Persona Gli vehicles fall between 69,982 and 104,010 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 69,982 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.

✓ 69,982–104,010 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1995 Proton Persona Glis sit.

⚠ Over 140,413 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.19

Avg failures per vehicle

0.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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