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A160 DPK

1983 Panther Kallista

Cream Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,222 mi
Last recorded48,222 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1983 Panther Kallista57,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA160 DPK
MakePanther
ModelKallista
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 48,222 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f rubber fuel pipes perished

Fail 17 Jul 2010 48,222 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f rubber fuel pipes perished

Pass 17 Aug 2009 47,794 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 46,587 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 45,311 miles

Emissions unstable during test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 43,498 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 42,386 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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A160 DPK is a 1983 Panther Kallista in Cream with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1983 Panther Kallista models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 57,161 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Panther Kallista fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A160 DPK, 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 43 years old, this Panther Kallista is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A160 DPK registered?

A160 DPK is a 1983 Panther Kallista, first registered on 7 December 1983.

Is A160 DPK safe to buy?

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