MOT History from tests of petrol OPEL MANTAs year 1988

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Pass percent:66.67%

(The average a petrol OPEL MANTA year 1988 passes without issue)

Based on:909 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	62
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	30
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	28
Registration plate lamp issues	27
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	22
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	15
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	15
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	15
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	13
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	11
Brake pipe excessively corroded	11
Registration plate issues	9
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	9
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	6
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	6
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	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 Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Rear brake binding	5
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	4
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Rear brake application uneven	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	2
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1e\|	2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	2
Centre Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Headlamp incorrect colour \|1.7.5b\|	2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))	2
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Fuel pipe insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Brake hose damaged	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under floor \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Centre Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Hazard warning switch missing \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)	1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)	1
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)	1
Emissions not tested (7.0)	1
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))	1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned offside front (4.1.4 (a))	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2f\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	1
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing \|1.3.1b\|	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 Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Offside Front Fuel hose insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Hazard warning switch inoperative \|4.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill marked in yellow \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Windscreen has damage	1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.D.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot\|s\| or their associated mountings locking device insecure \|3.1.4b\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Front Steering locking device ineffective rack bolts (2.1.3 (d))	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))	1
Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Sub-frame fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))	1
Fuel hose insecure front under vehicle insecure/will foul against steering arm/ sub frame (6.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Front Fuel pipe insecure rattling fouling against suspension components (6.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Fuel hose insecure hose which is attached to fuel filter under vehicle insecure making fuel filter foul against anti roll bar link would recommend moving the fuel filter to different location (6.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left \|1.6.B4\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Oil leaking excessively from transmission gear box end seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Lower Steering column flexible coupling insecure \|2.1.5\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger and inner arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))	1
Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))	1
Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	1
Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Outer Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken \|5.3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking pipe going through inner arch \|6.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at inner arch at bottom of "A" pillar \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at inner arch at bottom of "A" pillar \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch area at battery tray X2 holes \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outside of chassis leg at spring mounting area \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	1
Windscreen washer not working	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))	1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))	1
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Baulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Corroded at front (6.2.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken \|5.3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer & underside beside suspension mounting (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 chassis leg \|inner side\| \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis /cross member \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside 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 inner chassis leg behind exhaust (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside 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 outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	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
Nearside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	1
Anti-roll bar linkage modified and seriously weakened \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Rear Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated \|5.2.3\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated \|5.2.3\|	1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Parking brake lever releases when knocked \|3.1.6a\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded multiple \|5.2.6\|	1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases between downpipe and centre \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working Both. \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole in floor pan. \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol OPEL MANTAs year 1988

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