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A27 DPA

1983 Panther Kallista

Maroon Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,453 mi
Last recorded84,453 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Panther Kallista57,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA27 DPA
MakePanther
ModelKallista
Year1983
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 84,453 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 84,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working All (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level front section (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 84,203 miles

Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front chassis corroded

nearside rear chassis by suspension mount

offside rear chassis weak by suspension mount

play in steering U J

Fail 3 Aug 2022 84,203 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working no noise from pump (3.5 (a))

Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front chassis corroded

nearside rear chassis by suspension mount

offside rear chassis weak by suspension mount

play in steering U J

Pass 19 Jul 2021 83,475 miles

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

play in lower steering shaft universal joint

Fail 19 Jul 2021 83,475 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

play in lower steering shaft universal joint

Pass 28 Jul 2020 83,076 miles

play in front axle bushes

Pass 19 Jun 2019 82,727 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

nearside front chassis corroded through outside prescribed area

welding repairs to chassis

Fail 18 Jun 2019 82,752 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp FOG / BRAKES / HAZARDS (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect KICK UP IS FOR A LEFT HAND DRIVE (4.1.2 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

nearside front chassis corroded through outside prescribed area

welding repairs to chassis

Pass 18 Jun 2018 81,833 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 81,319 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 80,909 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 80,709 miles

Oil leak

O/S/F Tyre has a cut to inner sidewall, no cords exposed

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust rubbers perished

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 5 Jun 2014 80,305 miles

Poor patterns to the headlamps.

Slight binding to rear brakes

Fail 5 Jun 2014 80,305 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Poor patterns to the headlamps.

Slight binding to rear brakes

Pass 10 Jun 2013 80,075 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2013 80,067 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 79,870 miles

imbalance in rear brakes

light switch worn

movment in front subframe mounts

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly ruff when rotated

oil leak

slight exhaust blow

slight play in upper steering coloum bush

slight smoke at revs

wiper blades poor

Fail 21 May 2012 79,870 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

imbalance in rear brakes

light switch worn

movment in front subframe mounts

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly ruff when rotated

oil leak

slight exhaust blow

slight play in upper steering coloum bush

slight smoke at revs

wiper blades poor

Pass 16 May 2011 79,357 miles

damp around brake servo

exhaust blowing

fuel lines corroded

oil leaks

rear brake pipes coated in under seal

rear brakes uneven, only just a pass

slight imbalance to front brakes

slight play to o/s front hub

suspect o/s half shaft sill leaking oil

wipers smeary

Pass 28 May 2010 78,867 miles

c/l 122906

Fail 28 May 2010 78,867 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

c/l 122906

Pass 29 May 2009 78,763 miles

play in steering column,front brakes only just in balance,hand brake` long`

Pass 20 May 2008 78,656 miles

c/l 536466

Fail 16 May 2008 78,643 miles

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

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

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

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

c/l 536466

Pass 17 May 2007 78,117 miles

see checklist 495411

Fail 14 May 2007 78,113 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 77,129 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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A27 DPA is a 1983 Panther Kallista in Maroon with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 A27 DPA, 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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A27 DPA is a 1983 Panther Kallista, first registered on 1 November 1983.

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