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F398 KJN

1988 Panther Kallista

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,449 mi
Last recorded13,449 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 Panther Kallista38,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF398 KJN
MakePanther
ModelKallista
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2007 13,449 miles

oil leak (gearbox oil cooler)

rear tyres 3mm

surface corrosion to front wishbones

very slight brake pull to off side

Pass 25 Jul 2006 12,999 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 12,986 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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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F398 KJN is a 1988 Panther Kallista in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F398 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 F398 KJN registered?

F398 KJN is a 1988 Panther Kallista, first registered on 19 September 1988.

Is F398 KJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F398 KJN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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