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E86 DPJ

1987 Panther Kallista

Cream Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

88,005 mi
Last recorded88,005 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Panther Kallista43,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE86 DPJ
MakePanther
ModelKallista
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 88,005 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 87,924 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 87,341 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 87,341 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 87,341 miles

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

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 87,290 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Both front brake flexi-hoses look damp around the upper join but i cannot see any obvious leaks

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both front suspension compliance bushes are worn. The N/S/F is the worse of the 2. Advise change soon.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Is worn very close to the legal limit. Advise replace very soon. 185/70 R13 86T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 86,575 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 86,096 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 85,169 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 83,510 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 82,519 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 81,952 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 80,882 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 80,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit budget 185/70R1386H (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Firestone 185/70R13 86T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Goodyear 185/70R13 86H (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 79,889 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion CHASSIS (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2014 78,401 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 76,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 76,664 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 74,996 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 73,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 1 Nov 2010 73,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2010 73,153 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2009 71,259 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 69,716 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 69,716 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 68,600 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 66,393 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 63,984 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 63,984 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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E86 DPJ is a 1987 Panther Kallista in Cream with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 E86 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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E86 DPJ is a 1987 Panther Kallista, first registered on 10 November 1987.

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