New Mot Rules
Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 6:49 pm
New Mot rules have come out that have affected a few classic cars, but apparently so far have been
down to the Mot tester. This may be of interest to 480 owners although I am not sure why they are being made
What are the New MOT Rules?
According to the MOT inspection manual, existing Halogen headlamp units should not be converted to
HID or LED lights. LED lights cannot be fitted anywhere else on your classic car either unless they meet
ECE standard 128 and ECE standard 148. Very few bulbs available meet these standards. The inspection
manual states that the vehicle must be failed on the headlamps if a conversion has been completed.
The LED light rules were first introduced in 2018 and expanded upon in January this year. The initial
changes made in May 2018 banned HID conversions for halogen headlamp reflectors. This was extended
to include LED conversions in January 2021.
down to the Mot tester. This may be of interest to 480 owners although I am not sure why they are being made
What are the New MOT Rules?
According to the MOT inspection manual, existing Halogen headlamp units should not be converted to
HID or LED lights. LED lights cannot be fitted anywhere else on your classic car either unless they meet
ECE standard 128 and ECE standard 148. Very few bulbs available meet these standards. The inspection
manual states that the vehicle must be failed on the headlamps if a conversion has been completed.
The LED light rules were first introduced in 2018 and expanded upon in January this year. The initial
changes made in May 2018 banned HID conversions for halogen headlamp reflectors. This was extended
to include LED conversions in January 2021.