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F593 OPU

1989 Panther Kallista

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

71,852 mi
Last recorded71,852 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Panther Kallista43,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF593 OPU
MakePanther
ModelKallista
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 71,852 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 70,814 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (Split, Still Clears Drivers View) (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 May 2024 70,814 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (Split, Still Clears Drivers View) (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 70,764 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 70,258 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

steering uj slight play

Pass 26 Mar 2022 69,812 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 68,852 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 67,883 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 67,244 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 66,733 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four between 2&3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 66,416 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 66,059 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 65,257 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 64,855 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 64,048 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front brake pads starting to get low

o/s/f brake rubbing

o/s/r tryre starting to perish

slight play in lower steering column bush

slight play in upper steering column bush

Pass 28 Feb 2011 63,297 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

heater pipes cracking

o/s/f bottom shocker bolt is bent at the end

Fail 4 Aug 2010 63,240 miles

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s front brake starting too bind

o/s rear wheel cyl bleed nipple broke!

wind screen cracked n/s lower corner

Pass 6 Aug 2009 62,602 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 59,708 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 59,628 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 59,628 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 58,383 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 58,383 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise rubber fuel pipes in engine bay perished

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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F593 OPU is a 1989 Panther Kallista in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1989 Panther Kallista models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 43,212 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 F593 OPU, 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 37 years old, this Panther Kallista is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F593 OPU is a 1989 Panther Kallista, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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