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D299 APL

1987 Panther Kallista

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,370 mi
Last recorded67,370 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1987 Panther Kallista43,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD299 APL
MakePanther
ModelKallista
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 67,370 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 67,207 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 67,104 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 67,099 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested headlight loose/keeps moving (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside front wheel bearing has NOT been checked because brake is seized on

Pass 8 May 2017 66,977 miles

Both front brakes binding

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

Pass 31 May 2016 66,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn down to 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 66,468 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 65,442 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 65,425 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 15 Oct 2008 65,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

chassis rusty nearside (middle and rear)

hc level high on tick over

radiator leaking

Pass 4 Oct 2007 65,366 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

chassis rusty nearside

hc level high on tick over

radiator leaking

steeing system slightly tight

Pass 10 Oct 2006 65,266 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

bottom of radiator is cracked

nearside chassis getting rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2005 64,961 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 64,943 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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D299 APL is a 1987 Panther Kallista in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1987 Panther Kallista models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 43,598 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 D299 APL, 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 39 years old, this Panther Kallista is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D299 APL registered?

D299 APL is a 1987 Panther Kallista, first registered on 9 April 1987.

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