Hi, I just bought these festoons off of e-bay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230725310126?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2648#ht_836wt_912

but it just occurred that they might not be what the Octy estate has, I forgot to check just assumed as that's what my last 3 cars had.

Dose anywone know as its dark and cold (-2 c) outside so dont really want to go out with the screw driver if I can help it :(

I don't have an estate, but i would assume they're the same types of bulbs across the mk1's. Unfortunately the number plate lights are the W5W wedge type like these (same as sidelight bulbs):

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-Car-LED-501-T10-W5W-4-WHITE-XENON-Side-Light-Bulbs-/200589577823?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2eb4120e5f#ht_4534wt_1037

I keep meaning to buy a load of these type of festoon bulbs to change the interior bulbs, as they fit in the boot light and lights at the bottom of the door etc. - although I'm not 100% sure on the exact lengths.... So your purchase won't be completely wasted if you fancy changing any of those, but won't fit the number plate. :(

At least they were only cheap!!

Cheers ogri_dog, I had a sneaky thought they may be and started to think about what I could use them for , the interior was the next best thing. I have just remembered that my mate in work has just bought CANBUS error free 501 SMD super duper bulbs and was asking if I wanted them the other day. I might just have to take them off his hands now although they are probably overkill for just number plate sa may swap with the 501's I have in the side lights.

I saw a Fabia the other day with what must have been LED based numberplate lights. The number plate was in virtual darkness while the top of the bumper was nicely illuminated!

I saw a Fabia the other day with what must have been LED based numberplate lights. The number plate was in virtual darkness while the top of the bumper was nicely illuminated!

hehe ive seen the same as a bmw its like having neons in the wrong place haha