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yester
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Daytime running lights query. Aug 22, 2022 14:42:16 GMT 1

Post by yester on Aug 22, 2022 14:42:16 GMT 1

Hi all,

I've got a car (first registered 31 Mar 2017) with LED DRLs. One of the front DRLs is not as bright as the other. (First noticed in the boot reflection of the car in front.) Further checks once home also revealed the LED direction indicator on that side wasn't quite as bright as the other side. Both use the same lens within the sealed headlamp unit but white/amber depending on usage.

What's the MOT situation with this condition? I ask because a replacement headlamp is £2,200 + VAT (no typo!).

I'll live with it for now if it's nothing more than cosmetic appearance, but will obviously have to stick my hand in my pocket if it's going to be an MOT problem.

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Daytime running lights query. Aug 22, 2022 14:47:14 GMT 1 Dynamo and yester like this

Post by mike617 on Aug 22, 2022 14:47:14 GMT 1

Take it to a local test station and ask them their opinion not a fast fit like Halfords Quick fit National tyres . the front DLRL on that vehicle year is not a test requirement it depends on the indicator.

rocket AE/Manager/Owner Posts: 3,440 Class tested: 4 Last Online: Apr 26, 2024 11:00:03 GMT 1 Likes: 1,045	Daytime running lights query. Aug 22, 2022 17:42:07 GMT 1 Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by rocket on Aug 22, 2022 17:42:07 GMT 1 What make and model is it ? Are the Day time running lamps a dual function type that incorporates a position lamp ? Daytime lamps are not part of the test for that year

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Daytime running lights query. Aug 22, 2022 18:49:07 GMT 1 mike617 likes this

Post by Dynamo on Aug 22, 2022 18:49:07 GMT 1

Aug 22, 2022 14:47:14 GMT 1 mike617 said:

Take it to a local test station and ask them their opinion not a fast fit like Halfords Quick fit National tyres . the front DLRL on that vehicle year is not a test requirement it depends on the indicator.

to me a pass maybe

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Daytime running lights query. Aug 22, 2022 22:12:09 GMT 1 via mobile ivor and mike617 like this

Post by dwain on Aug 22, 2022 22:12:09 GMT 1

Aug 22, 2022 14:47:14 GMT 1 mike617 said:

not a fast fit like Halfords Quick fit National tyres

Tried not to bite, but you got me, that’s circa 1200 VTS’s you’ve just tarred with a very broad brush. Do you think you’d find them worse than average if you put them against 1200 independent VTS’s?

OP, stick a video up on YouTube and link it here for us to have a look at, then you definitely won’t have to run the fast fit gauntlet.

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Daytime running lights query. Aug 22, 2022 22:45:09 GMT 1 via mobile mike617 likes this

Post by nitros44 on Aug 22, 2022 22:45:09 GMT 1

DLR lamps and they defects only applies to vehicles registered from March 2018 so don’t worry regards that .
You say one indicator is not as bright as the other side ,without me seeing it ,ask yourself is it obviously visible during the daytime ,if your answer is yes then you should be ok ,but expect an advisory.
The vehicle you have is it a Hyundai by any chance ?

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Post by yester on Aug 22, 2022 14:42:16 GMT 1

Post by mike617 on Aug 22, 2022 14:47:14 GMT 1

Post by rocket on Aug 22, 2022 17:42:07 GMT 1

Post by Dynamo on Aug 22, 2022 18:49:07 GMT 1

Post by dwain on Aug 22, 2022 22:12:09 GMT 1

Post by nitros44 on Aug 22, 2022 22:45:09 GMT 1