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A986 CPM

1983 Panther Kallista

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

74,762 mi
Last recorded74,762 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 1983 Panther Kallista57,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA986 CPM
MakePanther
ModelKallista
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2023 74,762 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 74,443 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole underbody corroded or covered in sealant (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 74,441 miles

Fuel pipe damaged to carburetor splitting excessively (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole underbody corroded or covered in sealant (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 74,119 miles

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

whole underbody and chassis covered in under sealer

Fail 25 Nov 2021 74,119 miles

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

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

whole underbody and chassis covered in under sealer

Pass 16 Dec 2020 73,736 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 73,736 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 73,035 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 May 2019 73,035 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2018 72,514 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 May 2018 72,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 72,301 miles

chassis repaired

Pass 18 May 2016 72,069 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 72,058 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play rack (2.2.B.1g)

oil leak

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear diff leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

battery light on

Pass 17 Apr 2015 71,779 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 71,775 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 71,538 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 71,530 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 71,780 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 71,776 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 70,957 miles

Diff leaking

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2011 70,694 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 70,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 70,075 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 70,065 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2009 69,642 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 69,639 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 68,869 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 68,370 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 68,370 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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A986 CPM is a 1983 Panther Kallista in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 A986 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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A986 CPM is a 1983 Panther Kallista, first registered on 26 August 1983.

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