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A173 DPK

1984 Panther Kallista

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

51,796 mi
Last recorded51,796 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 1984 Panther Kallista51,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA173 DPK
MakePanther
ModelKallista
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 51,796 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber cracked and starting to split (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak staining on hoses and radiator ()

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed lower inside of door weld in poor condition , hinge mounting broken and has slight movement (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front multiple front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

multiple rear suspension components corroded

multiple weld repairs covered in underseal

Fail 19 Sep 2023 51,795 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust mount missing rubber mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Rear multiple components corroded

Brake warning light flashed intermittently during test

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front multiple component's corroded

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door hinge inner mount weld poor and broken hinge has movement (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front door stiff to open and close

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive small leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 49% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 51,780 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 51,779 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle in balance rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 51,752 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 51,751 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg by mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 51,618 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 51,534 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 51,534 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 51,429 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 51,333 miles

very slight bind o/s/f

Pass 25 Jul 2016 51,236 miles

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 51,138 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 50,811 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 50,800 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 50,374 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,244 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 50,233 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 50,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 50,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 50,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 49,507 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 49,504 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 49,357 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 49,357 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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A173 DPK is a 1984 Panther Kallista in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 A173 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 42 years old, this Panther Kallista is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A173 DPK is a 1984 Panther Kallista, first registered on 9 January 1984.

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