Lights and MOT

1. Kate234 L-plater Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 51

   #1 31st August 2012, 10:11

   Excuse the silly question, but i have my MOT coming up, however my sidelight and one of my registration lights are not working. I was wondering if you would recommend taking them to a garage beforehand to get the bulbs changed, or wait until it has its MOT for them to change it themselves. Just thought the latter would maybe be a little cheaper.
   
   Thanks for any replies
2. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

   #2 31st August 2012, 10:13

   you can change these yourself, it really is the simplest of jobs I promise
   
   Failing that, the MOT station probably wont even charge you labour if you smile sweetly - just the price of the bulbs - if you're having the MOT done there. It's really not worth going to a garage just to get some bulbs changed that's for sure!

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3. jasonmayall Established Member Joined: Mar 2011 Birmingham Posts: 2148 Rover BRM, Rover 800 Coupe, Mk6 golf.

   #3 31st August 2012, 10:16

   My mom generally waits for the mot tester to pick up on them, then they get changed for free. But that's because she's oblivious to anything and doesn't check anything at all before the mot lol

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4. Kate234 L-plater Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 51

   #4 31st August 2012, 10:16

   I wouldn't know where to start haha
5. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

   #5 31st August 2012, 10:33

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Kate234 I wouldn't know where to start haha

   Prise them off carefully (the bulb covers) and there's the bulb. Twist, remove, replace, twist. Done.
   
   For the number plate, a small screwdriver to prise the cover off with. For the headlight sidelight, open the bonnet, look in where the back of the headlights are and you'll see the bulb wiring connector - twist, pull it out, there's the bulb. Now just remove that, and refit.
   
   Promise it's as simple as that!
   
   Worst case, get a friend to fit for you
6. Liamjrhodes Established Member Joined: Jun 2011 Pontefract Posts: 1095 Nissan 200sx s14a Citroen Saxo VTS Austin Mini C

   #6 31st August 2012, 10:47

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Kate234 I wouldn't know where to start haha

   where are you based?
   
   Some kind local saxper may come help you
7. bigbubba Newbie Joined: Sep 2011 worcester Posts: 17 citroen saxo east coast, 1999, 1.1 litre

   #7 31st August 2012, 13:23

   do it yourself, its simples. you not got a haynes manuel or anything that you could look in to help ya?? if you just CBA then i guess it would only cost a few extra pennies on top of what it would cost to get a new bulb anyways.
8. user_55763 Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2011 Milton Keynes Posts: 869 2000 Citroen Saxo 1.0L

   #8 31st August 2012, 13:27

   Where abouts do you live Kate? Us guys n gals are more than happy to help if you live close
9. mk1vts1 Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2012 wirral Posts: 212

   #9 31st August 2012, 13:29

   most garages will throw little bulbs in for nothing, (plate lights ect...)
10. blackie_2k5 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B

    #10 31st August 2012, 15:28

    It will fail for not having the bulbs
    
    Most garages aren't nice lol