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peteinchad · Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2015 11:50 Post subject:

I think the MOT people concentrate on safety and some things don't come under their jurisdiction.

I have LEDs in all my lights except the headlights - no e-mark on them so once again they are technically illegal. But they have passed the MOT for four years now.

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mick_n3 · Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2015 18:33 Post subject:

peteinchad · Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2015 18:42 Post subject:

VIKI · Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2015 23:56 Post subject:

Question is how you should know what is a mod what is not? Just to stick with tyres example how you should know on which brand /model of rubber was factory fitted when you have 10+ years old vehicle?

Rob546454 · Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2015 2:50 Post subject:

As far as tyres go its only if you change the size.

The lamps look a bit dark, but if you ever get stopped just argue that the MOT tester passed it. Worst comes to worst be prepared to taken them off at the roadside and they can't really do anything. I don't suspect you will have any bother though.

Most police are not bothered about little things, especially the older traffic police, as long as its nothing dangerous. But obviously if they see you driving like a bellend they will use those things against you.

VIKI · Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2015 5:16 Post subject:

Rob thats leads as to conclusions so as long as it's not spikes on bumper etc MadMax mods you may do as you pleased..? Wink

peteinchad · Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2015 5:39 Post subject:

I got stopped by the Police for having one rear light not working - despite having two on each side.

Wee_jada77 · Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2015 9:53 Post subject:

I have the rear lights fitted to my 2004 LWB and have been very happy with them. Been on the truck for a year now. Passed MOT with no issues/questions as folk have indicated above. Also had no questions asked by the boys in blue, whom I have driving behind me on a regular basis.

I would suggest informing your insurer. My insurer had no problems with them and listed them.

One thing, assuming these are exactly the same as the ones I bought, you will need to get someone to do a bit of wire jiggery-pokery if you want the brake lights in the cluster to light when braking? Otherwise they will be purely for decoration! I got mine wired up and you would have to be blind not to notice when I brake these days Laughing

VIKI · Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2015 11:42 Post subject:

Wee_jada77 do you mean lights like this LED's http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAJERO-2000-2006-LED-Tail-Rear-Light-Lamp-V1-SMOKE-for-MITSUBISHI-/121614966077?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1c50d11d3d
or standard lights with upgraded cluster to add 1 extra braking light/side/cluster ?

Rob546454 · Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2015 13:38 Post subject:

VIKI · Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2015 13:44 Post subject:

So more or less all good rule "look feel suspicious is suspicious " still apply Wink

Wee_jada77 · Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2015 12:51 Post subject:

VIKI · Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2015 13:21 Post subject:

yes it helps most appreciated !

assassin · Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2015 2:02 Post subject:

Pete:

Its easy to get an E marked light, the mark is on both the lens and body so they have two marks on them, to retain them all you do is cut the lens off the body carefully with a sharp craft knife as they use PU glue to hold them together, make up an LED plate and install into the light unit, bond the lens back on and instant E marked lights.

As far as tyres go, they have a load rating and speed rating.

If the load rating is that, or above that specified by the OE specifications from the manufacturer then fine; if the speed rating is that of, or higher then the manufacturers official top speed for the vehicle then fine.