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APA 885Y

1983 Panther Kallista

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

55,354 mi
Last recorded55,354 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1983 Panther Kallista57,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPA 885Y
MakePanther
ModelKallista
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 55,354 miles

Nearside Front Flexy hose touching on coil spring on full lock.

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyres are 12 years old.

Fail 24 Jul 2025 55,354 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive limit 4.5% value 8% running excessively rich. (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes dragging. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Flexy hose touching on coil spring on full lock.

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyres are 12 years old.

Pass 7 Jul 2023 54,949 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 54,643 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 54,526 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 54,523 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 54,000 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 53,606 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 52,998 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 52,998 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 52,601 miles

front nearside wheel bearing slightly worn

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2016 51,794 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 11 May 2015 51,477 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2014 50,940 miles

front number plate cracked

rear axle slight oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 50,459 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

fuel pipes hoses becoming cracked and perished

rear axle slight oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 50,139 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 50,134 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 49,802 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 49,359 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 48,880 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 48,222 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 46,592 miles

some lift on pinion on rack

Pass 11 Mar 2006 46,592 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear fuel hoses getting perished

steering rack has some lift inlower pinion

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 885Y is a 1983 Panther Kallista in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 APA 885Y, 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 885Y is a 1983 Panther Kallista, first registered on 1 June 1983.

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