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F761 RHJ

1989 Panther Kallista

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

11,614 mi
Last recorded11,614 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Panther Kallista43,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF761 RHJ
MakePanther
ModelKallista
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 11,614 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 10,599 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 10,545 miles

Nearside steering tie rod play

Offside front tyre cracked

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 10,489 miles

Nearside steering tie rod has a play

Offside front tyre cracked

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 10,489 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside steering tie rod has a play

Offside front tyre cracked

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

Pass 3 May 2022 10,439 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 10,389 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 10,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Engine burning oil

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 10,358 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 10,330 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 10,302 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 10,283 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 10,270 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 10,258 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 10,243 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 10,238 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 10,221 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 10,214 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 10,190 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 10,190 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 10,183 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 10,183 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust rubber mount starting to perish

Pass 14 Jan 2009 10,151 miles

Offside washer jet needs attention.

Offside wiper will soon need replacing.

Pass 16 Jan 2008 10,086 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 100,516 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 9,981 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 9,981 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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F761 RHJ is a 1989 Panther Kallista in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 F761 RHJ, 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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What year was F761 RHJ registered?

F761 RHJ is a 1989 Panther Kallista, first registered on 26 April 1989.

Is F761 RHJ safe to buy?

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