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A982 CPM

1983 Panther Kallista

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,618 mi
Last recorded65,618 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 1983 Panther Kallista57,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA982 CPM
MakePanther
ModelKallista
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 65,618 miles

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

Offside Front Upper engine mount start cracking

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 65,003 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 65,002 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 64,577 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 64,577 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 64,123 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 64,123 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 63,489 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 63,301 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 62,990 miles

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Slight wear on clutch and brake pedal rubbers

Fail 2 Feb 2015 62,984 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Slight wear on brake and clutch pedal rubbers.

Bonnet insecure/ not latching

Pass 24 Feb 2014 62,571 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 62,358 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 62,256 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 62,249 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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A982 CPM is a 1983 Panther Kallista in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A982 CPM, 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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What year was A982 CPM registered?

A982 CPM is a 1983 Panther Kallista, first registered on 14 September 1983.

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