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C527 KER

1985 Panther Kallista

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

67,500 mi
Last recorded67,500 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Panther Kallista34,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC527 KER
MakePanther
ModelKallista
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 67,500 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 59,930 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 59,925 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mid section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 59,907 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 59,907 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 59,906 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 59,905 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 59,905 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 59,896 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 59,894 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 59,860 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 59,860 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 59,843 miles

Nearside Front Slight brake bind

Fail 28 Apr 2017 59,843 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Slight brake bind

Pass 6 May 2016 59,798 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 59,687 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 59,687 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 59,843 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 59,843 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 59,044 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 58,732 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 58,314 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 57,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 56,822 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 56,064 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 55,440 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 55,440 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

nearside front track rod end gaitor split

Pass 10 Dec 2005 55,054 miles

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

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

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

n/s track rod end gaiter split

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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C527 KER is a 1985 Panther Kallista in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 C527 KER, 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 C527 KER registered?

C527 KER is a 1985 Panther Kallista, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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