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B544 JPE

1985 Panther Kallista

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

65,386 mi
Last recorded65,386 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Panther Kallista34,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB544 JPE
MakePanther
ModelKallista
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 65,386 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 65,344 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 65,254 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

lower steering uj stiff

Pass 25 Oct 2022 65,192 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 64,937 miles

possible adjustment needed on brake light switch

slight play steering rack

Pass 17 Nov 2020 64,698 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 64,455 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Oct 2019 64,453 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 63,834 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 63,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 62,703 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 62,244 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 61,686 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 61,686 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 61,255 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on edges

Gearbox end seal leaking oil

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 60,687 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished on side walls

Pass 11 Oct 2011 59,757 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 59,757 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 59,274 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres badly perished 195/60r14

patches of slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 26 Oct 2009 58,378 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perishing

oil leak

patches of slight corrosion to chassis

tyre size = 195/60R14

Fail 23 Oct 2009 58,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise wheel alignment check

both rear tyres perishing

oil leak

patches of slight corrosion to chassis

tyre size = 195/60R14

Pass 10 Jun 2008 57,651 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 56,411 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 163,397 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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B544 JPE is a 1985 Panther Kallista in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1985 Panther Kallista models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 34,738 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 B544 JPE, 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 41 years old, this Panther Kallista is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B544 JPE registered?

B544 JPE is a 1985 Panther Kallista, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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