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F775 AEL

1989 Panther Kallista

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,012 mi
Last recorded46,012 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Panther Kallista43,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF775 AEL
MakePanther
ModelKallista
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 46,012 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 45,963 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2025 43,300 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 43,034 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 42,226 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 41,906 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 41,247 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 39,938 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 39,877 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 38,035 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 34,599 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 32,571 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 31,444 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 29,908 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 25,162 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 22,478 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 18,494 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 10,494 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 16,290 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 14,906 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 14,199 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 14,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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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F775 AEL is a 1989 Panther Kallista in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F775 AEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F775 AEL registered?

F775 AEL is a 1989 Panther Kallista, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F775 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F775 AEL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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