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B309 KPH

1984 Panther Kallista

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

40,768 mi
Last recorded40,768 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1984 Panther Kallista51,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB309 KPH
MakePanther
ModelKallista
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 40,768 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 40,762 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 39,759 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 39,628 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive see print out (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 38,231 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 38,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 36,554 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox output seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 36,295 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive round oil filter side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 36,046 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 34,492 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 33,669 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 33,501 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 33,501 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 33,379 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 33,379 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 33,359 miles

headlamps set at higher limit

Fail 28 Apr 2014 33,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 33,240 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 33,023 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 33,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 32,788 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 32,763 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 32,569 miles

rear propshaft uj slight play

Pass 28 Jun 2007 32,143 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 31,706 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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B309 KPH is a 1984 Panther Kallista in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1984 Panther Kallista models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 51,276 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 B309 KPH, 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 42 years old, this Panther Kallista is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B309 KPH is a 1984 Panther Kallista, first registered on 13 November 1984.

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