MOT failure · RFR #32049
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Total
4,859
Models
30
Models most at risk.
Ranked by rate, not raw volume. A Fiesta shows every failure a lot because there are a lot of Fiestas. Rate = share of that model's own MOTs.
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- 01 Peugeot Boxer 435 Pro L4h2 Bluehdi 2.62%
- 02 Nissan Nv400 Acenta Dci 2.42%
- 03 Renault Master Ll35 Business Dci 2.30%
- 04 Citroen Relay 35 Hvy L4h2 Ent Bhdi SS 2.29%
- 05 Renault Master Lm35 Business Dci 1.82%
- 06 Fiat Motor Home 1.64%
- 07 Iveco Daily 1.60%
- 08 Nissan Nv400 1.60%
- 09 Renault Unclassified 1.51%
- 10 Renault Trucks Master 35 Lwb 1.41%
- 11 Fiat Motorhome 1.37%
- 12 Fiat Camper 1.37%
- 13 Mercedes Benz Unclassified 1.23%
- 14 Nissan Nv400 Tekna Dci 1.21%
- 15 Fiat Burstner 1.19%
- 16 Fiat Ducato 1.17%
- 17 Fiat Roller Team 1.14%
- 18 Fiat Unclassified 1.07%
- 19 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 316 Progressive Cdi 0.96%
- 20 Ford Roller Team 0.82%
- 21 Ford Chausson 0.78%
- 22 Fiat Swift 0.76%
- 23 Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue 0.74%
- 24 Peugeot Elddis 0.73%
- 25 Peugeot Bailey 0.69%
- 26 Peugeot Unclassified 0.68%
- 27 Chausson Unclassified 0.59%
- 28 Fiat Auto Trail 0.56%
- 29 Ford Benimar 0.24%
- 30 Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power 0.23%
Cost orientation
Hard to predict in isolation — depends what's actually worn.
This defect doesn't map to a clean retail-part swap; ranges vary too widely without seeing the car. Use the estimator to bracket the all-in cost across the items most likely to surface alongside it.
Frequently asked.
- Why does a lamp missing, inoperative or in… fail an MOT?
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. Most commonly flagged on the Peugeot Boxer 435 Pro L4h2 Bluehdi. UK MOT standards require this item to meet minimum safety thresholds — when it falls short, the tester logs it as a Major or Dangerous defect and the car fails outright.
- How much does it cost to fix a lamp missing, inoperative or in…?
- Costs vary depending on the vehicle, region, and severity. Use our MOT cost estimator for typical UK garage rates across the most common failure items.
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