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D163 BGM

1987 Panther Kallista

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

45,610 mi
Last recorded45,610 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Panther Kallista43,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD163 BGM
MakePanther
ModelKallista
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 45,610 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 45,604 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 45,302 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 45,055 miles

Foglamp tell tale illumination poor

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake rod routing requires attention

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damp/Misting of oil

Offside Rear Parking brake cable routing requires attention

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 45,054 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Fluid leaking from drum/hub assembly (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Split and leaking (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Foglamp tell tale illumination poor

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake rod routing requires attention

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damp/Misting of oil

Offside Rear Parking brake cable routing requires attention

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 44,687 miles

fog light tel tel dim

Pass 24 Sep 2019 44,678 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 44,678 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 44,388 miles

offside rear axle oil seal leaking

Fail 3 Oct 2018 44,388 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 44,326 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear axle drive shaft seal weaping but does not appear to be affecting brake performance

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

steering slightly stiff in operation

Pass 7 Oct 2016 43,791 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear evidence of axle oil does not appear to affecting brake performance

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

steering slightly stiff in operation

Fail 7 Oct 2016 43,791 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear evidence of axle oil does not appear to affecting brake performance

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

steering slightly stiff in operation

Pass 30 Oct 2015 43,508 miles

Nearside Rear axle seal has a light misting of oil

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 43,212 miles

nsr brake back plate evidence of oil but no evidence of brake shoe contamination or brake imbalance at time of test\hazard switch\operartion of upper stop lamp\

steering slightly stiff notchy

Pass 27 Nov 2013 42,556 miles

headlamps slightly dim\front coil springs corrodeing\repair to exhaust\

nsr axle hub to brake assembly oil apparent but not affecting brake performance

Fail 27 Nov 2013 42,556 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

headlamps slightly dim\front coil springs corrodeing\repair to exhaust\

nsr axle hub to brake assembly oil apparent but not affecting brake performance

Pass 22 Nov 2012 41,454 miles

repair to nsr exhaust silencer

Pass 21 Nov 2011 40,740 miles

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

fuel hose (tank to pump) perishing

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 25 Nov 2010 39,948 miles

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

axel oil leak , nearside

fuel hose out vof tank perishing

rear tyres wearing low and deteriorating

Pass 24 Nov 2009 39,481 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 38,972 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

axel oil leak nearside, comtaminating tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2007 36,306 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

offside front brake caliper has slight fluid dampness?

slight front brake imbalance.

Pass 27 Nov 2006 32,950 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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D163 BGM is a 1987 Panther Kallista in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 D163 BGM, 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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D163 BGM is a 1987 Panther Kallista, first registered on 4 June 1987.

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