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G557 SGO

1989 Panther Kallista

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,987 mi
Last recorded45,987 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 1989 Panther Kallista43,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG557 SGO
MakePanther
ModelKallista
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 45,987 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 45,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 45,275 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s rear tyre starting to crack in wall

Pass 28 Jun 2013 44,487 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 44,484 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 44,426 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 44,395 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 44,395 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 44,265 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 44,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 43,410 miles

O/S/Chassiss and floor appear to be welded skimmed with underseal

Pass 13 Aug 2007 42,176 miles

corrosion to all underbody areas,fuel pipes & chassis members

corrosion to n/s outer panal(not load bearing)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 42,176 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

corrosion to all underbody areas,fuel pipes & chassis members

corrosion to n/s outer panal(not load bearing)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 41,631 miles

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 41,631 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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G557 SGO is a 1989 Panther Kallista in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G557 SGO, 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 G557 SGO registered?

G557 SGO is a 1989 Panther Kallista, first registered on 9 October 1989.

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