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APA 875Y

1983 Panther Kallista

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,180 mi
Last recorded64,180 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Panther Kallista57,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPA 875Y
MakePanther
ModelKallista
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 64,180 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 64,180 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 64,056 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 64,056 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 63,946 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 63,873 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 63,571 miles

please note both rear tyres are close too limit

Pass 4 May 2012 63,296 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 63,043 miles

both rear tyres are very close too legal limit

Fail 5 May 2010 62,725 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2010 62,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2009 62,191 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 62,191 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2008 61,723 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 61,723 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 61,311 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 61,311 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 61,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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APA 875Y is a 1983 Panther Kallista in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 APA 875Y, 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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APA 875Y is a 1983 Panther Kallista, first registered on 1 May 1983.

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