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F166 PEV

1989 Panther Kallista

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

47,297 mi
Last recorded47,297 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Panther Kallista43,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF166 PEV
MakePanther
ModelKallista
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 47,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 47,291 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 47,291 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 47,277 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 47,275 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 46,549 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 46,549 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 46,102 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 46,102 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 45,673 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 45,673 miles

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 45,634 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 45,634 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 43,416 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 43,416 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 40,065 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 38,034 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 38,034 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 37,477 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 37,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 37,226 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 36,811 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 36,474 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 36,210 miles

Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 36,001 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 35,866 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

n/s/f bottom ball joint rubber boot/cover split

Pass 28 Jun 2010 35,571 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 34,848 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 33,810 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 33,810 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 33,432 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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F166 PEV is a 1989 Panther Kallista in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 F166 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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F166 PEV is a 1989 Panther Kallista, first registered on 17 February 1989.

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