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A128 TMJ

1984 Panther Kallista

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

34,171 mi
Last recorded34,171 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Panther Kallista51,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA128 TMJ
MakePanther
ModelKallista
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 34,171 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 34,171 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2010 34,094 miles

corrosion troughout vehicle

rear tyres perrishing

Fail 31 Mar 2010 34,094 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion troughout vehicle

rear tyres perrishing

Pass 30 Jul 2008 34,022 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

extensive surface corrosion to suspension components

n/s front brake binding very slightly

Fail 22 Jul 2008 34,021 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

extensive surface corrosion to suspension components

n/s front brake binding very slightly

Pass 3 May 2007 33,191 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 33,191 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 29,287 miles

How Reliable is the Panther Kallista?

Based on 3,200 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
386
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
228
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 80
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 62
Steering rack gaiter split 58
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43
position lamp(s) not working 41
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A128 TMJ is a 1984 Panther Kallista in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1984 Panther Kallista models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 51,276 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Panther Kallista fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A128 TMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Panther Kallista typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 42 years old, this Panther Kallista is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A128 TMJ registered?

A128 TMJ is a 1984 Panther Kallista, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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