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A155 DPK

1983 Panther Kallista

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,027 mi
Last recorded85,027 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1983 Panther Kallista57,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA155 DPK
MakePanther
ModelKallista
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 85,027 miles

Underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Apr 2015 85,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2014 84,468 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 83,984 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 83,984 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 83,631 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 82,732 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 81,467 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 81,467 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 80,553 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 80,553 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 79,418 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 79,418 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 78,375 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 78,375 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 77,393 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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A155 DPK is a 1983 Panther Kallista in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1983 Panther Kallista models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 57,161 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 A155 DPK, 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 43 years old, this Panther Kallista is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A155 DPK registered?

A155 DPK is a 1983 Panther Kallista, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is A155 DPK safe to buy?

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