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F397 KJN

1988 Panther Kallista

Cream Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,339 mi
Last recorded44,339 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Panther Kallista38,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF397 KJN
MakePanther
ModelKallista
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 44,339 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 43,257 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 42,815 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 42,172 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 42,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right needs tobe to left (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

over heating

Pass 11 Nov 2021 41,363 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 40,336 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 40,336 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 39,081 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 39,081 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 38,876 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 38,874 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake drum leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 38,709 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 38,615 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 38,584 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 38,486 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 38,346 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 38,202 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 38,046 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 37,920 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 37,687 miles

fuel pipe at side of tank cracking

middle section of exhaust rubber splitting

play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 24 Aug 2009 37,684 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

fuel pipe at side of tank cracking

middlebox exhaust rubber splitting

o/s/f indicator and side light unit loose

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 1 Sep 2008 37,576 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust rubbers perishing

Pass 28 Aug 2007 37,545 miles

advise slight play both front compliance bushes

Pass 31 Aug 2006 36,501 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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F397 KJN is a 1988 Panther Kallista in Cream with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F397 KJN, 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 F397 KJN registered?

F397 KJN is a 1988 Panther Kallista, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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