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F439 MWC

1988 Panther Kallista

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,438 mi
Last recorded39,438 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Panther Kallista38,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF439 MWC
MakePanther
ModelKallista
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 39,438 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 39,438 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 39,433 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective Switch wires not connected (1.1.10 (f))

Central Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 39,424 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective Switch wires not connected (1.1.10 (f))

Central Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 38,949 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hose leaking coolant. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 38,430 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 36,885 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 36,876 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 35,106 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 35,086 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 35,058 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 35,024 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight brake bind

Pass 26 Jul 2018 34,847 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 34,657 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 34,410 miles

Nearside Front brake pad fitting kit required

Pass 26 May 2015 34,292 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 32,292 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 30,117 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 27,149 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 27,149 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 24,036 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 23,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 23,246 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 23,197 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 23,186 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 22,499 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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F439 MWC is a 1988 Panther Kallista in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F439 MWC, 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 F439 MWC registered?

F439 MWC is a 1988 Panther Kallista, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F439 MWC safe to buy?

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