Re: Emergency bits in car
 

Thanks for the information Fred.
So reading through this thread the law never was and if it was he law cannot be rescinded.
My solution is, for the sake of a few Euros, I will carry around a plastic box with the spare bulbs in

I have to wonder what the Spaniards did in the days of sealed-beam units?

BTW my car just passed the I.T.V. with one bulb not working, it was on the centre brake light, so hardly a crime!

Re: Emergency bits in car
 

Probably because the centre brake light is optional and not a basic requirement of the vehicle laws.

Re: Emergency bits in car
 

Its just common sense to carry these items regardless of the law.

Re: Emergency bits in car
 

Or maybe the inspector did not notice as it was in the centre (of the car, not the testing station ! )

I don't know about in Spain but in UK if an optional light is fitted it is subject to being tested and a failed if defective.

I was looking on the internet for a better answer and found this, which I find very surprising,

http://www.motester.co.uk/CarOwnersGuidetoTheMOT/MOTQA/MOTQApage3.aspx

NUMBER PLATE LIGHT
I've been searching the web for ages trying to find info about MOT and the number plate light. Thing is I've changed my back bumper and it wasn't fitted with a light for the rear number plate and there is not really anywhere suitable to put one because it will be sticking out. I'm trying to find out weather my car will pass the MOT if there is not one fitted. Any info would be very much appreciated. Tim


Yes, you do have to have a number plate light for the MOT. However, believe it or not, due to a quirk in the regulations if you blank off or disconnect all of your lights then the MOT garage does not have to Test the lights and cannot fail your vehicle on the MOT. However if you use the vehicle after dark without a number plate light you would face prosecution if caught. - MOTT