MOT defects: All direction indicators
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
8 defects: 6 major, 2 minor. 2 can be given as an advisory instead.
| Certificate wording | Severity | As an advisory | Inspection manual |
|---|---|---|---|
| All direction indicators missing | major | None | A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| All direction indicators not working | major | None | A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| All direction indicators incorrect colour | major | slightly discoloured | Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements |
| All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced | major | None | Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements |
| All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned | major | None | Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements |
| All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp | major | slightly affected by the operation of another lamp | A direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |
| All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute | minor | None | Rate of flashing not between 60 and 120 times per minute |
| All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute | minor | None | Rate of flashing not between 60 and 120 times per minute |
Pre-2018 names for this part
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