MOT Status
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72,243 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
vehicle has general corrosion
All coil springs corroding
General ageing to all suspension components/bushes
General corrosion to under body/chassis
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Air horns fitted, performance just acceptable.
Evidence of unidentified fluid leak to rear of fuel tank area, requires investigation and possible repair.
Nearside Mounting rubber missing from exhaust system, but still adequately supported.
Offside Rear Unidentified fluid leaking from hub area, requires investigation and possible repair.
Telltale lamp for rear fog lamp barely illuminates.
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Drivers seat modified to fixed position
No steering lock fitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Oil leak
offside rear axle seal leaking
Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak
all road springs corroded
horn tone poor
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak
all springs badly corroded
horn tone poor
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
brake servo corroded
exhaust rubber mounts x3 in very poor condition
radiator has areas of core missing
sump corroded
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery insecure
Has slight corrosion around pedal box.
N/S/F wheel bearing has slight play.
Oil leak
Reverse lamp inoperative.
Wiper arm pivots loose.
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Panther Kallista?
Based on 3,200 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D397 XAR is a 1987 Panther Kallista in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 D397 XAR, 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 D397 XAR registered?
D397 XAR is a 1987 Panther Kallista, first registered on 31 December 1987.
Is D397 XAR safe to buy?
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