MOT defects: Arm

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

8 defects: 6 major, 2 minor. 1 can be given as an advisory instead.

Certificate wording	Severity	As an advisory	Inspection manual
Arm missing	major	None	A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Arm 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
Arm lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected	major	None	A lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected
Arm likely to become detached	major	None	A lamp likely to become detached
Arm incorrect colour	major	slightly discoloured	Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
Arm light intensity significantly reduced	major	None	Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
Arm lens defective which has no effect on emitted light	minor	None	A lens defective which has no effect on emitted light
Arm insecure	minor	None	A lamp not securely attached

Pre-2018 names for this part

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