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A987 CPM

1983 Panther Kallista

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,247 mi
Last recorded58,247 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Panther Kallista57,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA987 CPM
MakePanther
ModelKallista
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 58,247 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 58,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 57,761 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 57,208 miles

clutch very heavy to operate

coolant leak from lower radiator hose/connection

hazard light switch faulty in operation

rear differential oil seal leaking

Fail 2 Jul 2019 57,208 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

clutch very heavy to operate

coolant leak from lower radiator hose/connection

hazard light switch faulty in operation

rear differential oil seal leaking

Pass 9 Jul 2018 55,942 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 54,745 miles

engine/gearbox oil leaks/contamination

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing assembly

slight play in steering column lower connection

Pass 13 Jun 2016 52,721 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 51,109 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 51,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

engine/gearbox oil leaks

Pass 14 Jun 2014 49,386 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 49,386 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 47,650 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 47,067 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 47,067 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

idle speed irratic hc at idle high

oil leaks from engine(suspect oil pressure switch)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 46,677 miles

Oil leak

front brake pads low, front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 15 Jun 2011 46,677 miles

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

Oil leak

centre box is not on the mount, rear exhaust mount missing, front brake pads low, front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 11 Jun 2010 46,030 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 45,326 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 45,326 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 44,267 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 43,316 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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A987 CPM is a 1983 Panther Kallista in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Panther Kallista fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A987 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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A987 CPM is a 1983 Panther Kallista, first registered on 21 September 1983.

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