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D276 XPE

1987 Panther Kallista

Cream Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

68,112 mi
Last recorded68,112 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Panther Kallista43,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD276 XPE
MakePanther
ModelKallista
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 68,112 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 67,860 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 67,371 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 67,188 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 66,768 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 66,768 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 66,410 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 66,410 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2020 66,220 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 65,948 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 65,233 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 65,197 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases n/s bank manifold (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

play found in n/s steering rack but not at steering wheel and not steering rack end.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 64,472 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 64,472 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 63,619 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 63,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 63,076 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 62,639 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 62,639 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 61,458 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 61,457 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 60,646 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 59,825 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 58,248 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 57,623 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2006 55,255 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 55,255 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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D276 XPE is a 1987 Panther Kallista in Cream with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 D276 XPE, 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 D276 XPE registered?

D276 XPE is a 1987 Panther Kallista, first registered on 2 March 1987.

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