1987 DE Tomaso Pantera 5.8L Petrol · E498 BGP
1987 DE Tomaso Pantera (5.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 74,661 miles. MOT expired on 27 Nov 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- DE TOMASO PANTERA
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,661 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E498 BGP Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2023
- 74,661 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E498 BGP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 De Tomaso Pantera (E498 BGP) between November 2023 and November 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
E498 BGP Mileage History
- 03/11/202374,648 mi
- 28/11/202374,661 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 190 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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