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Mar 26, 2021 8:28 pm
Mar 26, 2021 8:28 pm
Subject: LED Headlights and UK MOT change
For those in the UK that have converted their standard headlight bulbs to LED, up until 21/3/21 it would appear these would have created an automatic MOT failure. I hence suspect that any such vehicle could possibly have been deemed unroadworthy in the event of an insurance claim.
The good news however is that from 22/3/21 these may now be legal if installed in a car manufactured prior to 1/4/86. https://www.gov.uk/...headlamp-conversions
I currently have standard bulbs, but have seen a few Lagondas with LED headlamps retrofitted. If the above is correct (and would suggest that anyone with an interest confirms it for themselves)... I may well consider now taking the plunge with LED's. Any feedback on the effectiveness of LED bulbs from those using them would hence be appreciated.
For those in the UK that have converted their standard headlight bulbs to LED, up until 21/3/21 it would appear these would have created an automatic MOT failure. I hence suspect that any such vehicle could possibly have been deemed unroadworthy in the event of an insurance claim.
The good news however is that from 22/3/21 these may now be legal if installed in a car manufactured prior to 1/4/86. https://www.gov.uk/...headlamp-conversions
I currently have standard bulbs, but have seen a few Lagondas with LED headlamps retrofitted. If the above is correct (and would suggest that anyone with an interest confirms it for themselves)... I may well consider now taking the plunge with LED's. Any feedback on the effectiveness of LED bulbs from those using them would hence be appreciated.