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B14 TEA

1989 Panther Kallista

Maroon Diesel 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,112 mi
Last recorded48,112 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 1989 Panther Kallista43,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 TEA
MakePanther
ModelKallista
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 48,112 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 46,916 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 44,496 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 43,433 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 39,911 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 39,911 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 36,229 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 33,669 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 33,024 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 33,024 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 32,249 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 31,143 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 28,398 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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B14 TEA is a 1989 Panther Kallista in Maroon with a 2,792cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1989 Panther Kallista models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 43,212 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 B14 TEA, 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 37 years old, this Panther Kallista is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B14 TEA registered?

B14 TEA is a 1989 Panther Kallista, first registered on 19 January 1989.

Is B14 TEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B14 TEA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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