Tail light rules- clear bulbs or non OEM lights

[casts_by_fly]

hi guys,

 

i had my first run in in the new car (or in any car for that matter over the past 10+ years). I backed into a steel I beam that was sticking out of the ground and busted up my rear fender and tail light assembly. An OEM replacement is a bit expensive (I'm searching the breaker yards now). However I've found a set of lights that would work just fine. I can get a pair for less than a single. The problem is that there is no amber in the assembly. it is clear or red. Is that legal here or would that fail an MOT? Is the amber a mandatory requirement?

 

Thanks

Rick

 

[BerettaSV10]

Don't know about if legal, though some cars have yellow (amber) coloured bulbs for use as the indicators instead of the full on amber lens cover.

[Paul223]

should be ok with amber bulbs ( the emited light needs to be amber)

[lineshooter]

paint the clear bulbs orange then you will be legal.

[OddJob]

Yes years ago mine was the same. Failed an MOT when the amber paint flaked off but replaced and passed. Just tell your insurance company as it is a modification. Mine questioned me when I made a non fault claim after the loss adjuster visited the car. I did think they might try to claim my policy void but thankfully they didn't.

[casts_by_fly]

thanks guys. I've found one from a breakers that is the same cost as the pair and I really only need one... So rather than have to worrk about getting amber bulbs or painting bulbs, I'll just get the used one.

 

thanks

rick