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Post by gainsb1 on Oct 29, 2014 19:11:44 GMT 1
Interesting article in Practical Classics (December issue) about the above. I've considered replacing some of the rear and smaller lights with LED replacements BUT....
"UK rules state that lights on all cars first used after April 1st 1986 must have Approval Marks, which means filament bulbs MUST be fitted (unless LED ones came as standard fitting). However, for certain items, the cut-off dates are much earlier; for front sidelights the dates is January 1st 1972; for rear side lamps it is 1st January 1974 and for brake lamps it is 1st February 1974. No LEDs should be used for rear fog lamps at all."
It may be worth stocking up on filament bulbs now as it seems we are racing ahead with modern cars all being fitted with LEDs as standard, thus avoiding the need for Approval Marks.
Leigh (Area rep)
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Post by drewsdats on Oct 29, 2014 20:44:51 GMT 1
I have LED taillights on my '80 B310 coupe. They are properly marked. I've not had any mot problems.
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Post by gainsb1 on Oct 29, 2014 22:57:48 GMT 1
In reality, I can't imagine an MOT tester taking the lens covers off to see what type of "bulb" is fitted. The article does state that, in most cases, the LED lights will offer better illumination (and they'll probably last a zillion times longer, methinks!)
Leigh (Area rep)
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Post by drewsdats on Oct 30, 2014 0:17:27 GMT 1
Mine aren't bulbs but full LED non original tail lights. So it's pretty obvious that they've led. No-one has ever passed any comment on them.
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Post by drewsdats on Oct 30, 2014 0:38:51 GMT 1
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Post by gainsb1 on Oct 31, 2014 18:52:21 GMT 1
Just spoken to my MOT guy as I had the 160J in for a repair and he tells me that checking the markings etc. on the lights is NOT part of the MOT procedure....so long as the light works it's okay. Horses mouth etc. etc.
leigh (Area rep)
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Post by Al Ramone on Nov 12, 2014 14:56:35 GMT 1
gotta say i hate those LED replacement bulbs. they're awfull at providing a decent light output at any angle other then face on. IMHO they are not an "upgrade" they're just dangerous.... Proper light units designed for LED type bulbs are fine, but fitting bulbs into light housings not designed for them is not a good idea.
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