Proton Persona VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Proton Persona to see the factory basics. Free, with no registration.

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How to use the decoder

01

Find the VIN

Look on the dashboard, the driver's door frame or in the registration document.

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Enter it above

Type all 17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN.

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Read the result

See the factory basics for free, and order a full report for the history behind the VIN.

About the Proton Persona

Got a VIN for the model Proton Persona? Type in all 17 characters and the free decoder returns the manufacturer, model year and country where the car was built. Our data for the model Proton Persona covers the years 1993 - 2019, with versions in our data: 5. Body styles: Sedan, Hatchback, Coupe; power: 135 hp. The VIN reveals the manufacturer, the model year and the country where the car was built. If the maker codes it, the 11th character also points to the assembly plant.

Accidents, mileage, theft and owners are not encoded in a VIN. They are found in a paid vehicle history report, not in the decoder result. When you look at a car Proton Persona, compare the VIN stamped or printed on the vehicle with the one in the registration papers, character by character. A single differing character is a reason to ask questions.

Proton Persona versions

Versions and generations in our data. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

VersionYearsBodyPower
Proton Persona I1993 - 2007Sedan68 - 113 hp
Proton Persona I Hatchback1993 - 2007Hatchback65 - 115 hp
Proton Persona I Coupe1997 - 2001Coupe135 hp
Proton Persona III2016Sedan109 hp
Proton Persona III (facelift 2019)2019Sedan109 hp

Model year characters for the Proton Persona

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Proton Persona, with model years 1993 - 2019 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 1996T
  • 1997V
  • 1998W
  • 1999X
  • 2000Y
  • 20011
  • 20022
  • 20033
  • 20044
  • 20055
  • 20066
  • 20077
  • 20088
  • 20099
  • 2010A
  • 2011B
  • 2012C
  • 2013D
  • 2014E
  • 2015F
  • 2016G
  • 2017H
  • 2018J
  • 2019K

What the VIN reveals about a Proton Persona

  • The manufacturer and brand (Proton)
  • The model year
  • The country of manufacture
  • The assembly plant, when it is coded
  • The vehicle type and body style, where the manufacturer encodes it
  • Engine and model details, where available
  • Whether the VIN structure and check digit are valid

Where to find the VIN

  • 1

    Dashboard

    On the driver's side, visible through the windshield.

  • 2

    Driver's door frame

    On a sticker on the door frame or the edge of the door.

  • 3

    Registration document

    Printed in the vehicle registration or title.

  • 4

    Engine bay or chassis

    Stamped on the firewall or the frame on many models.

Learn more about VINs

A VIN is built from six parts, and each one says something about the vehicle. Our guides explain how to read it and what it can and cannot tell you.

Before you buy a used Proton Persona

  • Compare the VIN on the dashboard, the door frame and the documents. All three should match.
  • Look for signs of tampering around the VIN plate and the door frame sticker.
  • Ask for the service history and check it against the car.
  • Run a full history report to see recorded damage, mileage and theft records.

Decode your Proton Persona VIN for free

Enter the 17-character VIN and see the factory basics in seconds.

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Frequently asked questions

In which years was the Proton Persona built?

Our data lists model years 1993 - 2019 across 5 versions of the Proton Persona. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Proton Persona?

It is the 10th character. For the Proton Persona the characters to expect are T (1996), V (1997), W (1998), X (1999), Y (2000), 1 (2001), 2 (2002), 3 (2003), 4 (2004), 5 (2005), 6 (2006), 7 (2007), 8 (2008), 9 (2009), A (2010), B (2011), C (2012), D (2013), E (2014), F (2015), G (2016), H (2017), J (2018), K (2019).

How many versions of the Proton Persona are in your data?

5 versions, in 3 body styles, with power up to 135 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

Where do I look for the VIN if I want to decode the car Proton Persona?

Use the number from the dashboard under the windshield or from the driver door frame, and check it against the registration document before entering all 17 characters in the decoder.

What information about the model Proton Persona is not included in the free decoding?

Accidents, mileage, theft and owners. The free result is limited to what the VIN itself carries, which is the manufacturer, model year, country and, where coded, the plant.

Does the free VIN decoder for the model Proton Persona require registration?

No registration is needed. You type in the VIN and get the manufacturer, model year and country of manufacture at no cost.