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Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills - at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Both rear backplates corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear - slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sill covers fitted
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear - worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Both rear backplates corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear - to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section and offside rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft bearing has slight play both (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Sill covers fitted restricting inspection
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills/floor at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Both rear backplates corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear - to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section and offside rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft bearing has slight play both (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Sill covers fitted restricting inspection
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills/floor at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both (6.1.7 (d) (i))
rear metal fuel pipes corroded
transmission oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both (6.1.7 (d) (i))
rear metal fuel pipes corroded
transmission oil leak
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both splitting (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
both steering rack gaiters wet - possible rack leaking
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component possible rack - both rack gaiters wet (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Prop shaft bearing has slight play both centre bearings/bushes (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component possible rack - both rack gaiters wet (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Prop shaft bearing has slight play both centre bearings/bushes (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front tyre perishing and has outer side wall damage
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive poss transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated bush (6.1.7 (d) (i))
rear metal fuel pipes corroding
slight condensation to o/s/r light cluster
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front tyre perishing and has outer side wall damage
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive poss transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated bush (6.1.7 (d) (i))
rear metal fuel pipes corroding
slight condensation to o/s/r light cluster
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
both n/s tyres have outer sidewall damage
n/s/f inner cv boot perishing
rear metal fuel pipes corroding
screw in offside rear tyre
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated both centre (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Position lamp not working both tail lights (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly discoloured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
both n/s tyres have outer sidewall damage
n/s/f inner cv boot perishing
rear metal fuel pipes corroding
screw in offside rear tyre
small brake bind to nearside rear brake
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front - saddle (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Grease/water leaking from offside front inner CV gaiter - no visible damage
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering rack damp
Propshaft centre bearing worn
Rear suspension dust covers deteriorated
Some corrosion to both inner sills at rear
Sports exhaust fitted
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front - saddle (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Grease/water leaking from offside front inner CV gaiter - no visible damage
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering rack damp
Propshaft centre bearing worn
Rear suspension dust covers deteriorated
Some corrosion to both inner sills at rear
Sports exhaust fitted
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Both propshaft centre bearings worn
Dampness on power steering rack
Front brake pads starting to get low
Items removed from screen prior to test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush saddle (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
SRS warning light not working
Sill covers fitted restricting inspection
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Both propshaft centre bearings worn
Dampness on power steering rack
Front brake pads starting to get low
Items removed from screen prior to test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush saddle (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Oil leak
SRS warning light not working
Sill covers fitted restricting inspection
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside rear tyre inner sidewall has slight damage and a slight buldge beginning to develop
oil leaks from under engine and gearbox areas
some corrosion to underbody in places
nearside rear tyre inner sidewall has slight damage and a slight buldge beginning to develop
oil leaks from under engine and gearbox areas
some corrosion to underbody in places
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
both front top suspension mounts are starting to split
both front tyre outer sidewalls have some damage in places and both tyres are wearing slightly on edges
offside front outer c/v boot is starting to perish
sill covers are fitted which restrict inspection of outer sill structure
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Oil leak
both front top suspension mounts are starting to split
both front tyre outer sidewalls have some damage in places and both tyres are wearing slightly on edges
offside front outer c/v boot is starting to perish
sill covers are fitted which restrict inspection of outer sill structure
front number plate is slightly damaged
offside front outer c/v boot is starting to perish
oil leaks from engine and gearbox areas and slight oil dampness around power steering rack area
radiator is in poor condition
sill covers are fitted which restrict inspection of outer sills
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
front engine undertray is slightly damaged and slightly insecure
front number plate is slightly damaged
offside front outer c/v boot is starting to perish
oil leaks from engine and gearbox areas and slight oil dampness around power steering rack area
radiator is in poor condition
sill covers are fitted which restrict inspection of outer sills
some corrosion to rear metal fuel pipes in places
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
center propshaft bearing is slightly worn
front number plate is slightly insecure
nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes are starting to split
rear brake discs are corroded and pitted
sill covers are fitted which restrict inspection of outer sills
slight play / wear in nearside and offside rear suspension bushes
some corrosion to rear metal fuel pipes
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
center propshaft bearing is slightly worn
front number plate is slightly insecure
nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes are starting to split
rear brake discs are corroded and pitted
sill covers are fitted which restrict inspection of outer sills
slight play / wear in nearside and offside rear suspension bushes
some corrosion to rear metal fuel pipes
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front wiper blades deterioated
engine oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
center and rear exhaust system has minor leaks of gasses (more than one place) which will need attention soon
center and rear exhaust system is deteriorated in places and may need attention soon
nearside front wheel rim and outer tyre wall have slight damage
oil leaks from engine and gearbox areas
rear brake discs are heavily worn , corroded and pitted (may need attention soon)
sill covers fitted which restrict inspection of outer sills
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front wheel rim and outer tyre wall have slight damage
oil leaks from engine and gearbox areas
rear brake discs are heavily worn , corroded and pitted (may need attention soon)
sill covers fitted which restrict inspection of outer sills
slight damage to nearside front and nearside rear tyre sidewalls
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside and offside track rod end dust covers are split
nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted
oil leaks under engine and gearbox areas
slight oil dampness around power steering rack
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bad oil leak at front
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H165 DMX is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
Across all 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,004 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mitsubishi 3000 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H165 DMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mitsubishi 3000 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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H165 DMX is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 14 July 1997.
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