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B862 OPJ

1984 Panther Kallista

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,436 mi
Last recorded73,436 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 1984 Panther Kallista51,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB862 OPJ
MakePanther
ModelKallista
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 73,436 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering rack gaiter is damp...appears to be steering rack weeping fluid

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 73,436 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering rack gaiter is damp...appears to be steering rack weeping fluid

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 73,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 70,033 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 66,688 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 63,209 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 63,209 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

vehicle over heated

Pass 16 Sep 2019 59,432 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres and both fronts starting to get low on tread and go out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 59,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres and both fronts starting to get low on tread and go out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 5,673 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2018 56,549 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 55,053 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 53,211 miles

All tyres perishing between treads

Front brake pads moderately worn, approx 3000 miles remaining

Pass 5 May 2015 52,690 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 52,079 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 51,608 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 51,277 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 51,275 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 50,819 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 49,124 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 48,390 miles

slight amount of play in water pump

Pass 17 Apr 2008 47,591 miles

Steering wheel in poor condition

Pass 5 Apr 2007 46,725 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 45,542 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering rack

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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B862 OPJ is a 1984 Panther Kallista in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B862 OPJ, 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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B862 OPJ is a 1984 Panther Kallista, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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