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A906 GPE

1984 Panther Kallista

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

44,816 mi
Last recorded44,816 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Panther Kallista51,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA906 GPE
MakePanther
ModelKallista
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 44,816 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 44,541 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most rigid pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Slight play from both inner steering arms, not to excess.

Front Very slight play from both front wheel bearings, not to excess.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff has a slight leak, not to excess. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working.

Pass 3 Oct 2022 43,147 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most rigid pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Slight play from both front hubs, not to excess.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Slight play from O/S steering arm, not to excess.

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight dampness to diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight signs of perishing from all four tyres, not to excess. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 43,147 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most rigid pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Slight play from both front hubs, not to excess.

Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Slight play from O/S steering arm, not to excess.

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight dampness to diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight signs of perishing from all four tyres, not to excess. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 41,103 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 40,526 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 40,526 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 38,955 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 38,955 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 37,016 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 37,016 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2011 36,979 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 36,550 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 36,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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A906 GPE is a 1984 Panther Kallista in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 A906 GPE, 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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What year was A906 GPE registered?

A906 GPE is a 1984 Panther Kallista, first registered on 31 May 1984.

Is A906 GPE safe to buy?

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