Not with projector lamps.I'd have thought you can see the bulb without disassembly.
I've got LED daytime bulbs in the car so I hope they aren't pedantic enough to bother
www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk
I think in the end it comes down to the individual tester as the rules are as clear as mud.An interesting bit of reading arrived via my email inbox this morning, including MOT testing changes in January 2021
Aftermarket LED Bulbs: MOT Rules And Legalities
Can upgrade LED bulbs pass an MOT? We go through exactly what MOT testing stations look for and whether your aftermarket bulbs will pass an MOT.
Before I start, I know that most LED bulbs are not e-marked, and they work much better in general with projector headlamps rather than the old fashioned reflector headlamps that are fitted to Fiat Ducatos.
I have fitted these knowing that they aren’t authorised for road use, so please don’t remind me that they don’t conform thanks.
The reason that I’m so impressed is because over the years I have tried all sorts of bulbs in all my cars with differing results, but these have an identical beam pattern to the original halogen bulbs which suggests they won’t blind other road users. In the past I have removed bulbs that are too bright or have an awful beam pattern because I do not want to blind people. I just want to be able to see where I’m going.
(Frankly I think that halogen headlights should be banned as they are so dim, rubbish and dangerous.)
These LED bulbs were recommended by Bob Earnshaw on YouTube. His video is HERE and the link to Amazon is HERE.
If you decide to give them a try, remove the bulb base from the LED bulb and fit that into the bulb holder in the headlamp first. Then, fit the bulb and then twist until the bulb is VERTICAL** in the headlamp. Tuck the connectors in, leaving a bit of space for the headlamp adjustment mechanism to move freely.
**VERTICAL bulbs ensure that the beam of light is spread outwards, which reflects properly from the back of the headlight outwards, conforming to the original beam pattern. Any other angle and the light is cast all over the place. If you put them flat, the beam pattern is just awful and a telling off by pc plod would be imminent because the light that shines down from the bulb reflects upwards - into people’s faces.
I’ve attached some photos (LED passenger side, original candles driver side) and will update this thread once I’ve driven down a dark road somewhere to let you know how they actually perform in use.
EDIT: Don’t bother with the other LEDs that Bob tried in his video, the reviews look awful. I bought 2 pairs of the ones linked above, for dipped and main beam.
www.telegraph.co.uk
Well I fitted them and I felt slightly under whelmed. Wasn’t a proper test as it wasn’t pitch black. Could be back to the fog lights as Plan B. Tried that once and no one flashed me. Be a while before the wheels roll again.And me...................when I get around to changing them.
Cheers,
Jock.
Thanx for reply Poutie57 and yes they do "appear" to be a good upgrade BUT it was really feedback from anyone who has put them through an MOT and how they got on .. passed or failed... and any relevant comments made by tester I am interested with.
No, this is exactly the right thread. Excellent information and many people’s experiences.
Good luck for you, but how the hell does that tally with post #244? All very confusing.
Think it's a case of "how lucky do you feel" and "are you a gambling man".
He obviously doesn't know the MOT rules but all of us have fitted them so far have had a pass.
So what did your garage say when you told them they 'didn't know' the rules, and had issued you with an 'illegal' MOT Pass, which you knowingly accepted?
Not stupid enough to tell or ask.
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