I had my Xantia mot tested yesterday, it passed but only after the 4 main indicator bulbs had been changed. Apparantly they were not "orange" enough I mentioned this to a friend at work, and he asked where the test was done. I told him and he said that he had his mot done there last week, same result - 4 bulbs changed for the same reason.(different model and age of car). Do they still make that 'Fog Cote' orangey liquid that people used to paint over their headlamp lenses? The excellent Philips HiperVision PY24W Replacement Front and Rear Indicator Bulb 12V/24W. Bulbs sold as a single.

q) Your vehicle has one headlamp bulb blown and the indicators don?t work. Can you get an MOT without having the bulb replaced and/or having the indicators repaired? My father had to change 13 light bulbs on his Alfa to get it through the MOT a few years ago - "Just in case they blow - they look a bit old" A cheap way out? :- Do they still make that 'Fog Cote' orangey liquid that people used to paint over their headlamp lenses? -- Use it up : Wear it out : Make do : Do without A question and answer regarding MOT tests with regard to lighting ( www.motester.co.uk/motquiz.html:One of the most common causes of car accidents is the failure to indicate when turning. A car light indicator issue is one of the easiest problems to diagnose and can be done alone on your driveway. Your car’s indicators are one of the most important car elements, but they are also one of the simplest, relying on a basic electrical circuit with two switches to function. While detecting a fault with your car indicators is easy, there are several reasons why your indicators may not be working correctly. Mine have the orange coating peeling off after two years, so I have just replaced them with those Silver Vision ones from Philips. They are comparitively cheap at the Vauxhall dealer, Funny because the side indicators on my car are completely clear with clear bulbs - and the Ford garaged passed it!!