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E71 DPJ

1987 Panther Kallista

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,045 mi
Last recorded58,045 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Panther Kallista43,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE71 DPJ
MakePanther
ModelKallista
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 58,045 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

reverse light not working

Pass 18 Jun 2024 57,951 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 57,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 57,897 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 57,892 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 57,890 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 57,880 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated with underseal/anti-corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 57,857 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 57,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight movement in steering column upper universal joint

Pass 22 Jun 2018 57,826 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 57,821 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2014 57,799 miles

NSF tyre wearing on inner edge

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2011 57,797 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 57,427 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2007 55,138 miles

n/s/f o/s/f brake reaction bushes have slight play

Pass 25 May 2006 54,766 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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E71 DPJ is a 1987 Panther Kallista in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Panther Kallista fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E71 DPJ, 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 E71 DPJ registered?

E71 DPJ is a 1987 Panther Kallista, first registered on 14 September 1987.

Is E71 DPJ safe to buy?

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