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B48 HVL

1984 Panther Kallista

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

34,592 mi
Last recorded34,592 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1984 Panther Kallista51,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB48 HVL
MakePanther
ModelKallista
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 34,592 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 34,434 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 32,884 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers starting to split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 32,137 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 32,040 miles

Coolant leak bottom of radiator area ()

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber split but system not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 31,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2020 29,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2020 29,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 27,074 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 25,638 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 25,216 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 25,185 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 25,164 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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B48 HVL is a 1984 Panther Kallista in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 B48 HVL, 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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What year was B48 HVL registered?

B48 HVL is a 1984 Panther Kallista, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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