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A166 DPK

1983 Panther Kallista

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

47,481 mi
Last recorded47,481 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 Panther Kallista57,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA166 DPK
MakePanther
ModelKallista
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 47,481 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 47,481 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 44,796 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 43,360 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 41,574 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 41,574 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 40,520 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 40,520 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 40,077 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 38,541 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 38,472 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2014 38,167 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 37,837 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 37,390 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 36,665 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 36,255 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 36,255 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 35,720 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 34,588 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 43,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2006 34,003 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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A166 DPK is a 1983 Panther Kallista in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A166 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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A166 DPK is a 1983 Panther Kallista, first registered on 1 October 1983.

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