MOT defects: Switch (Position lamps)

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

5 defects: 5 major.

Certificate wording	Severity	As an advisory	Inspection manual
Switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on	major	None	Switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements or the rear position lamps can be switched off when the headlamps are on
Switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation	major	None	Switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements or the rear position lamps can be switched off when the headlamps are on
Switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position	major	None	Function of the switch impaired
Switch insecure	major	None	Function of the switch impaired
Switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements	major	None	Switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements or the rear position lamps can be switched off when the headlamps are on

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