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F285 PUW

1988 Panther Kallista

Red Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,398 mi
Last recorded22,398 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1988 Panther Kallista38,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF285 PUW
MakePanther
ModelKallista
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2008 22,398 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 22,278 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 22,278 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 22,117 miles

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

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

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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F285 PUW is a 1988 Panther Kallista in Red with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F285 PUW, 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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What year was F285 PUW registered?

F285 PUW is a 1988 Panther Kallista, first registered on 14 October 1988.

Is F285 PUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F285 PUW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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