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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Panther Kallista. Check any Kallista by registration number below.

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82.1%

Avg Pass Rate

-3.7%

vs Panther Avg

6

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Panther Kallista — MOT Reliability Overview

The Panther Kallista has an average MOT pass rate of 82.1%, which is 3.7 percentage points below the Panther brand average of 85.8%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Kallista is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Panther Kallista, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Panther Kallista performs at MOT across different model years.

1989

Based on 53 vehicles

86.8%Excellent
Panther average: 85.8%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.8%

1988

Based on 43 vehicles

81.4%Good
Panther average: 85.8%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

6.7%

1987

Based on 73 vehicles

71.2%Average
Panther average: 85.8%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

32.7%

1986

Based on 36 vehicles

86.1%Excellent
Panther average: 85.8%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

7.4%

1984

Based on 124 vehicles

84.7%Good
Panther average: 85.8%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

10.2%

0

Based on 126 vehicles

82.5%Good
Panther average: 85.8%
Mileage at 5yr

49k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Offside

7.5%

Rear Nearside

3.8%

Nearside

3.8%

Other Panther Models

Compare MOT reliability across Panther models.

Panther Kallista I

91.7% pass rate

Panther Unclassified

97.1% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Panther Kallista

Panther Kallista — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Panther Kallista MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Panther Kallista?
The average MOT pass rate for the Panther Kallista is 82.1% compared to the Panther average of 85.8%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Panther Kallista?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Panther Kallista reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 82.1%, the Panther Kallista is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Panther Kallista?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Panther Kallista?
Typical mileage for the Panther Kallista: 49,439 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Kallista to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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