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Robert Member Since: 25 Oct 2011 Location: Perigueux Posts: 2287 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I do agree, Led lights are terrible, specialy as they are not well "aimed" and living in France that's very often the issue. I do not have any eye sight problem. People often forget to reset their beams after having hooked up a trailer or worse a tin/plastic tent. So you're not allone on this item! |
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Reggie Member Since: 22 Jul 2022 Location: In the garden Posts: 53 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I remember reading the summary of a study into this not so long ago...
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JayGee Member Since: 27 Jul 2021 Location: London Posts: 3028 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I’d like to see mandatory 5 yearly eye tests for all drivers and stricter MOT headlight tests. Faulty headlights that project light beyond the dipped pattern have always been a hazard even before HID systems came in. 2012 TDV8 Vogue (L322) |
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SamThomas Member Since: 12 Nov 2021 Location: South East Posts: 293 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I'd go a bit further than 5 yearly eyesight tests.
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JayGee Member Since: 27 Jul 2021 Location: London Posts: 3028 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
If the LED's replace HID bulbs then auto leveling will work the same assuming the autoleveling is correctly adjusted and working. HID systems also have to have high pressure wash systems and not the old mini wipers. If you fit LED's to old halogen dipped beam systems then there is more chance of poorly aligned or hazed lenses causing issues. 2012 TDV8 Vogue (L322) |
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Cam-Tech-Craig Member Since: 04 Aug 2011 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 16227 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
My understanding having spoken to our local MOT man is, LED bulbs cannot be fitted to replace halogen bulbs. LED light clusters can be retro fitted a'la Defenders with 7" sealed units can be retro fitted with LED replacement headlamps. LED bulbs & HID bulbs cannot be distinguished between so would NOT fail an MOT... Hope that helps? |
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AndyRoo Member Since: 06 Dec 2023 Location: Gloucester Posts: 512 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Everything your really couldn't care about related to MOT & lighting here https://www.motester.co.uk/mot-test-of-lights/
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nicedayforit Member Since: 11 Jun 2011 Location: Beside the Solway Posts: 3962 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Just to clarify, washers for hid lighting only became testable for mot purposes on September 1 2009.
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Bill Member Since: 18 Nov 2017 Location: Essex / Normandy Posts: 1202 ![]() ![]() |
I have been brought to a halt by the LEDlight on a pushbike in our lane. Seemed to be aimed up and at oncoming traffic. Maybe not by design. The second led on the chaps head helmet added to the confusion. Bike lights can be a real nuisance and I assume unregulated/unchecked anyway. Filters are in fact so good that in certain circumstances, when the ambient air is already polluted, a diesel car will tend to extract more particles from the air than it emits. Emissions Analytics worked with........etc etc He who dies with the most toys wins... |
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JayGee Member Since: 27 Jul 2021 Location: London Posts: 3028 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
LED Bike/tactical/head torches can be seriously powerful and unlike automotive applications are not governed by any self levelling or beam cutoff devices. 2012 TDV8 Vogue (L322) |
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