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F157 PEV

1989 Panther Kallista

Green Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

102,108 mi
Last recorded102,108 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Panther Kallista43,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF157 PEV
MakePanther
ModelKallista
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 102,108 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 101,792 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering notchy

Pass 29 Aug 2024 101,604 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering notchy

Pass 1 Aug 2023 101,473 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering notchy

Pass 30 Aug 2022 101,379 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 101,379 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 101,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar, front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 101,067 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 100,895 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 100,704 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 100,399 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 99,999 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 99,473 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 99,469 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 98,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 98,125 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 97,032 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 96,014 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 95,122 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 54,190 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 92,067 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 9,768 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jun 2006 5,910 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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F157 PEV is a 1989 Panther Kallista in Green with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1989 Panther Kallista models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 43,212 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 F157 PEV, 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 37 years old, this Panther Kallista is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F157 PEV registered?

F157 PEV is a 1989 Panther Kallista, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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