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D126 VGC

1987 Panther Kallista

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

15,205 mi
Last recorded15,205 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1987 Panther Kallista43,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD126 VGC
MakePanther
ModelKallista
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 15,205 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 14,744 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 14,744 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 May 2010 14,018 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 14,001 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 12,575 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 12,575 miles

Offside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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D126 VGC is a 1987 Panther Kallista in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1987 Panther Kallista models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 43,598 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 D126 VGC, 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 39 years old, this Panther Kallista is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D126 VGC registered?

D126 VGC is a 1987 Panther Kallista, first registered on 4 February 1987.

Is D126 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D126 VGC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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