I have read somewhere that if you have a 'Daylight use only MOT' you dont need headlights.

Seeing as I won't be doing any night driving at all (or any driving myself, due to insurance), I am a student with little money and have a very stretched kit car budget, I was hoping that someone could confirm this for me?

Also, does this type of MOT, if it exists, affect any other areas of lighting?

One more thought, will the SVA test the car as a daylight only vehicle, like the MOT? Or would I need to present the daylight use only MOT certificate to them (provided I had passed of course)? Or would I have to fit lamps?

Thanks

James

AFAIK the "daylight only" MOT is still available and requires that all lights fitted work. Although the only lights you actually need for the test are the brake lights.

I'm pretty sure the powers that be stopped offering the "daylight only" SVA test, although I could be (probably) wrong

MOT version certainly , to cater for trials type bikes.
Brake light and reflector needed

it still is applicable but I only know of it for motorbikes

Is it just the brake lights needed - ie don't you need indicators either?

Steve

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Originally posted by worX
Is it just the brake lights needed - ie don't you need indicators either?

Steve

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You will, unfortunately, have to have all your lights for SVA, afterwards you could remove lights & go for "daylight only" use, but it's not going to be of any benefit unless you are intending to borrow lights to get thro' SVA. As has been said, bit unfortunate if you get caught in bad traffic etc. & are then unable to make it home in time b4 dark.

Or it starts raining hard unexpectedly, or some hotshot plod decides to pull you over for an hour (whether you 'win' the discussion or not).

IMO it's more effort to not have lights.