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B556 JPE

1984 Panther Kallista

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

83,317 mi
Last recorded83,317 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 1984 Panther Kallista51,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB556 JPE
MakePanther
ModelKallista
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 83,317 miles

Front Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

over all under vehicle body and components has slight corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2020 83,316 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper not working both side (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both side (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

over all under vehicle body and components has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2018 83,316 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 83,315 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 83,615 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 83,315 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint slight lift

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 83,315 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 83,257 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 83,136 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 May 2014 83,136 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 83,032 miles

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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Mar 2012 82,924 miles

Battery insecure.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 82,919 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 81,617 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 81,617 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 77,780 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 75,476 miles

All front suspension bushes are deteriorated

All rear suspension bushes are deteriorated

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

Nearside front bumper end cap missing

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside door loock latch is loose DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre badly deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2008 75,476 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

All front suspension bushes are deteriorated

All rear suspension bushes are deteriorated

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

Nearside front bumper end cap missing

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside door loock latch is loose DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre badly deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2007 73,627 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 73,627 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 71,819 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 71,815 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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B556 JPE is a 1984 Panther Kallista in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 B556 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 42 years old, this Panther Kallista is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B556 JPE is a 1984 Panther Kallista, first registered on 1 September 1984.

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