MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,453 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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
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
play in front axle bushes
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
nearside front chassis corroded through outside prescribed area
welding repairs to chassis
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
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))
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
Poor patterns to the headlamps.
Slight binding to rear brakes
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
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
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
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
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
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
c/l 122906
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
c/l 122906
play in steering column,front brakes only just in balance,hand brake` long`
c/l 536466
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
see checklist 495411
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)
How Reliable is the Panther Kallista?
Based on 3,200 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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