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D397 XAR

1987 Panther Kallista

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

72,243 mi
Last recorded72,243 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Panther Kallista43,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD397 XAR
MakePanther
ModelKallista
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 72,243 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 71,581 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 71,555 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 71,383 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 71,371 miles

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

vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 17 May 2019 71,333 miles

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))

Pass 14 May 2018 71,277 miles

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.

Pass 17 May 2017 71,108 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 71,084 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Drivers seat modified to fixed position

No steering lock fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 70,772 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 70,397 miles

Oil leak

offside rear axle seal leaking

Pass 28 Apr 2014 70,276 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 70,276 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 69,752 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 69,046 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 69,046 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 68,061 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 68,061 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 67,512 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 66,810 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 66,888 miles

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.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 65,570 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 65,560 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 64,876 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 64,195 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 64,195 miles

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.

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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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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