RECKLESS ROAD wrote:good that means all buses will be taken off the roads at last
Kenton wrote:Mods / management, Any way this could be a sticky for 2018? Very interesting and useful info from Paul regarding new MOT rulings.
paul2012 wrote:For members that have fitted HID bulbs to Halogen headlamp units.
HID bulbs fitted to halogen headlamp units are NOT permitted & as of 20th May 2018 will result in MOT refusal
If you want HID, then you should replace Halogen headlamp unit with HID headlamp unit
Mike wrote:paul2012 wrote:For members that have fitted HID bulbs to Halogen headlamp units.
HID bulbs fitted to halogen headlamp units are NOT permitted & as of 20th May 2018 will result in MOT refusal
If you want HID, then you should replace Halogen headlamp unit with HID headlamp unit
It says “not permitted to convert”. Define convert. Putting a hid bulb in a headlight is no different to puting a halogen bulb in.
paul2012 wrote:
Not are you only fitting a HID bulb but also the ballast & associated wiring for them too.
It states
"It is not permitted to convert existing halogen headlamp units for use with HID bulbs. If it is clear that such a conversion has been carried out, rather than replacing the entire unit with one designed and approved for use with HID bulbs, the headlamp should be rejected."
It effectively also rules out HID projector kits fitted to halogen headlamp units too.
Mike wrote:
It needs a case to be taken to court to clarify, but afaik it’s never happened?
Mike wrote:paul2012 wrote:
Not are you only fitting a HID bulb but also the ballast & associated wiring for them too.
It states
"It is not permitted to convert existing halogen headlamp units for use with HID bulbs. If it is clear that such a conversion has been carried out, rather than replacing the entire unit with one designed and approved for use with HID bulbs, the headlamp should be rejected."
It effectively also rules out HID projector kits fitted to halogen headlamp units too.
What is being “converted”? The wiring and the ballasts aren’t a “conversion” to the headlamp unit. As I’ve already said, swapping a bulb isn’t “converting”. We all know what they mean, but they’re not saying what they mean, which makes it awkward if someone appeals an mot failure. It needs a case to be taken to court to clarify, but afaik it’s never happened?
paul2012 wrote: HID / Halogen are. Although a incompatible light source just like HID for halogen headlamp units
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