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C550 MCW

1986 Panther Kallista

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

40,503 mi
Last recorded40,503 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1986 Panther Kallista47,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC550 MCW
MakePanther
ModelKallista
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 40,503 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2016 40,121 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 40,120 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative both side repeaters (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 39,864 miles

Oil leak

wiper split but still clearing

Pass 17 Jul 2014 36,813 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 36,813 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 35,691 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2012 34,858 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2012 34,852 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 31 May 2011 34,764 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2010 34,619 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 34,314 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 34,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 17 May 2008 34,130 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 33,733 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 33,733 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 May 2006 32,462 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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C550 MCW is a 1986 Panther Kallista in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1986 Panther Kallista models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 47,534 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 C550 MCW, 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 40 years old, this Panther Kallista is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C550 MCW is a 1986 Panther Kallista, first registered on 1 April 1986.

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