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F36 RBM

1988 Panther Kallista

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

55,738 mi
Last recorded55,738 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Panther Kallista38,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF36 RBM
MakePanther
ModelKallista
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 55,738 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 55,118 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 54,990 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2022 54,647 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 54,432 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 53,810 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 53,295 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 52,158 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 51,717 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 51,232 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 50,741 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 50,740 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 49,834 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 48,946 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 47,937 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 4,677 miles

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 4,677 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 45,194 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 4,414 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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F36 RBM is a 1988 Panther Kallista in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 F36 RBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F36 RBM registered?

F36 RBM is a 1988 Panther Kallista, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F36 RBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F36 RBM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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