MOT History from tests of petrol OPEL MANTAs year 1986

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mot history

Pass percent:67.78%

(The average a petrol OPEL MANTA year 1986 passes without issue)

Based on:900 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	70
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	24
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	22
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	18
Registration plate lamp issues	18
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	18
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	11
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	11
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	11
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	10
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	9
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Rear brake binding	8
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Parking brake lever releases when knocked \|3.1.6a\|	7
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	6
Brake pipe excessively corroded	6
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Registration plate issues	5
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	4
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	4
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	3
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn \|3.1.5\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	3
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Windscreen washer not working	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	2
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Steering retaining device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Offside Steering retaining device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm cracked \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	2
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken \|3.1.5\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2 places \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking point \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Fuel system component leaking Pump \|7.2.3\|	1
Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pump ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))	1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing nut loose, split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose stretched \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Side repeater not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Brake hose damaged and likely to fail \|1.1.12 \|a\|\|	1
Exhaust silencer insecure \|8.1.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))	1
Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))	1
Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))	1
All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced all not working (4.2.3 (a) (ii))	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))	1
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)	1
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned \|1.7.3\|	1
Centre Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition silencer missing \|7.1.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Brake performance not tested Due to brake fluid leak \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking on joint to caliper \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Torsion bar fractured \|2.4.E.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Ball joint does not locate in arm securely (5.3.4 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Ball joint does not locate in arm securely (5.3.4 (a) (ii))	1
Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))	1
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure \|3.1.4b\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Offside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floorpan \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	1
Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))	1
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Steering column has an unsafe modification hitting exhaust (2.2.2 (e))	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))	1
Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| missing \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached TOP MOUNT NOT FULLY TIGHTENED. (5.3.2 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached TOP MOUNT NOT FULLY TIGHTENED. (5.3.2 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure COIL SPRING FALLS OUT WHEN JACKED. (5.3.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Coil spring insecure COIL SPRING FALLS OUT WHEN JACKED. (5.3.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth \|3.1.5\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm cracked \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking \|1.1.16 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly \|1.1.6 \|a\|\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound \|1.6.2e\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside Axle beam inappropriately repaired \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Offside Axle beam cracked \|2.5.A.5a\|	1
Offside Suspension arm cracked \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened \|3.6.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened \|3.6.A.3\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Brake servo vacuum pipe split \|3.6.C.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Pre 1950 headlamp aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.6.A1\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch corroded in places as marked \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch corroded in places as marked \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings holed as marked \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings holed as marked \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted outer sill holed as marked \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed as marked \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake lever has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Windscreen has damage	1
Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.D.3a\|	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill- within 30cm of seatbelt mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill- within 30cm of suspension mount, jacking point pulling away from floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol OPEL MANTAs year 1986

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