mr_cellophane
Legendary Member
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A quarter of the cars I see have one brake light out. Has this ceased to be an MOT failure ! 
Brake Lights
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DrSquirrel
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For a period I was counting these but gave up.
1in4 is excessive, but I can tell you around here its at least 1 in 10 (that includes dead side lights too).
I think everyone is relying on the Police to tell them, rather than actually checking.
I check mine say every 2-3 weeks, and before every long journey. I reckon drivers of taxis and such should check every day/other day.
1in4 is excessive, but I can tell you around here its at least 1 in 10 (that includes dead side lights too).
I think everyone is relying on the Police to tell them, rather than actually checking.
I check mine say every 2-3 weeks, and before every long journey. I reckon drivers of taxis and such should check every day/other day.
Sheffield_Tiger
Legendary Member
No, but MOTs are still only a certificate that the vehicle was roadworthy on the day it was issued...
The thing is though..some cars are so bloody awkward to get at bulbs the drivers just don't bother (wrong of them, but also poor vehicle design).
The number might be more than you think since many modern vehicles with CAN-bus systems illuminate an alternative light as a backup when the main bulb has blown
The thing is though..some cars are so bloody awkward to get at bulbs the drivers just don't bother (wrong of them, but also poor vehicle design).
The number might be more than you think since many modern vehicles with CAN-bus systems illuminate an alternative light as a backup when the main bulb has blown
hackbike 666
Guest
I see that a lot...always a bit wary of that lot...not sure if they are from bandit country with no time to maintain or check their vehicles....I take it plod turns a blind eye also.
HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
I see it or don't see it 
a lot. I used to always hear stories about folk getting stopped and fined by the plod because their brake light isn't working; I've not really heard that lately, although I have seen more not working
a lot. I used to always hear stories about folk getting stopped and fined by the plod because their brake light isn't working; I've not really heard that lately, although I have seen more not working waving_sausages
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Strange you should say that, a couple of weeks ago a spent a particularly boring 9.5 mile commute counting broken brake lights (I know I'm sad, it seemed like a good idea at the time!). I counted 46 with one brake light missing 22 with both the normal brake lights missing and one with both normal light missing and what looked like one bulb left in the center array!
Problem is I don't know what could be done about it, I can't even remember the last time I saw a police car on my commute. More to the point it would take up a massive amount of time pulling all these people over. Maybe automated number plate recognition cameras bunging out fines?
Problem is I don't know what could be done about it, I can't even remember the last time I saw a police car on my commute. More to the point it would take up a massive amount of time pulling all these people over. Maybe automated number plate recognition cameras bunging out fines?
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
There are an awful lot of people that can't even change an easy to access car bulb, never mind a tricky one.....just like there are people with bikes who can't fix punctures.
The number of times I reminded a neighbour her rear stop light was out
The number of times I reminded a neighbour her rear stop light was out
DrSquirrel
Guest
Then they need to get a garage to replace it for them.
As for the cost, its the cost of running the car... the luxury.
I don't bother telling anyone anymore there are too many for me to tell, and too many for me to care anymore - also I hope that out of the many that I might have previously told - some will have been pulled... (I would say ticketed but UNLIKELY!).
I do try and tell people I know though, and maybe if someone did something nice etc.
As for the cost, its the cost of running the car... the luxury.
I don't bother telling anyone anymore there are too many for me to tell, and too many for me to care anymore - also I hope that out of the many that I might have previously told - some will have been pulled... (I would say ticketed but UNLIKELY!).
I do try and tell people I know though, and maybe if someone did something nice etc.
Kestevan
Last of the Summer Winos
- Location
- Holmfirth.
I used to occasionaly tell people if I passed one on the commute, but the last time, I pulled up at the lights next to the drivers window. The young lass had the window down as it was a nice day.
I said "Do you know your brake light is out?".
To which she replied "What the F%^K has it got to do with you, you knut?" .
Last time I try and be nice.
I said "Do you know your brake light is out?".
To which she replied "What the F%^K has it got to do with you, you knut?" .
Last time I try and be nice.
gaz
Cycle Camera TV
- Location
- South Croydon
some of them have, but they tend to be made by the likes of Pagani. Not the average car company
newbiebiker
New Member
A quarter of the cars I see have one brake light out. Has this ceased to be an MOT failure !
Yeah seeing them reminds me to check on my cars brake lights too.
We had fun with our local newspaper a couple of years back...
THey had a full page front page of an unlit cyclist at dusk on a busy road with a "No Lights!" headline.
Very dramatic.... we had great fun onthe letters page pointing out that of the 6 vahicles in the photo one had a broken headlight, one had no lights at all and one had blue lights (Chavriolet) and were therfore also illegal, angerous and showing an equal contempt for safety and the law as the cyclist.
THey had a full page front page of an unlit cyclist at dusk on a busy road with a "No Lights!" headline.
Very dramatic.... we had great fun onthe letters page pointing out that of the 6 vahicles in the photo one had a broken headlight, one had no lights at all and one had blue lights (Chavriolet) and were therfore also illegal, angerous and showing an equal contempt for safety and the law as the cyclist.
RedBike
New Member
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- Beside the road
One of the headlight bulbs have failed on my car. A Citroen c3
If anyone would like to change me the bulb then I would be very greatfull because I can't do it and nor can Halfords.
As the local Citroen dealer want nearly £100 to do it i'm just going to wait until the car needs an MOT or both bulbs have gone.
I've read the 'how to' online and apparently it involves using mirrors, addapted long nose pliers or taking the bumper off.
If anyone would like to change me the bulb then I would be very greatfull because I can't do it and nor can Halfords.
As the local Citroen dealer want nearly £100 to do it i'm just going to wait until the car needs an MOT or both bulbs have gone.
I've read the 'how to' online and apparently it involves using mirrors, addapted long nose pliers or taking the bumper off.
