Just taken the "Barker" for an MOT

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So far i've cleaned the ****** up and fitted a new slave and new rear discs.
I have also a nearly new STD cat centre pipe...but.... on a close look under..mine has a de-cat fitted...hmmm...hadn't noticed that...just call me Magoo!
Do they make a big difference?
Passed its emissions at 0.5%
But on its MOT today...it failed...booo....but only on 2 rubber boots being split...hurrah!
I had a good look under and the exhaust manifold is not looking too good...is this an absolute bitch to replace...cos it looks it...
Thinking of getting a good used manifold and fitting it later this year (warmer weather...wus)