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F229 NVW

1988 Panther Kallista

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,507 mi
Last recorded42,507 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1988 Panther Kallista38,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF229 NVW
MakePanther
ModelKallista
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 42,507 miles

WIRING TO FRONT LAMPS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 5 Jun 2009 42,342 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 42,341 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2008 42,177 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 41,943 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 41,493 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 41,698 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 41,698 miles

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

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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F229 NVW is a 1988 Panther Kallista in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1988 Panther Kallista models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 38,415 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 F229 NVW, 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 38 years old, this Panther Kallista is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of F229 NVW?

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What year was F229 NVW registered?

F229 NVW is a 1988 Panther Kallista, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F229 NVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F229 NVW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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