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Fiat 126 Chat => Fiat 126 Mechanical Problem Solving => Topic started by: Lina on February 11, 2018, 08:46:38 PM

Title: Modern headlight bulbs an MOT changes
Post by: Lina on February 11, 2018, 08:46:38 PM

Hi all!
I'm getting close to having the 126 out of restoration and definitely want better headlights. What options are available and are they OK as the MOT requirements changed recently.?

Lina

Title: Re: Modern headlight bulbs an MOT changes
Post by: Pete126 on February 12, 2018, 06:46:47 AM

Put the standard bulbs in for the MOT then swop them for LED’s when you get home🚙🚙

Title: Re: Modern headlight bulbs an MOT changes
Post by: Xylaquin on February 12, 2018, 08:10:08 AM

Can't find any problems with LED lights in the MOT manual.

Title: Re: Modern headlight bulbs an MOT changes
Post by: Pete126 on February 12, 2018, 11:12:03 AM

I have a set of led headlight bulbs that work very well  ;D but because led bulbs weren’t around at the time our vehicles were manufactured, according to the rules the headlights do not have “E” type approval to be used with none standard bulbs. It takes a few minutes to swap the bulbs over so not worth the hassle just incase.

https://www.motoringassist.com/motoring-advice/news/fit-led-lighting-car-legally/ (https://www.motoringassist.com/motoring-advice/news/fit-led-lighting-car-legally/)

P.S leave the std bulbs in the rear lights

Title: Re: Modern headlight bulbs an MOT changes
Post by: Lina on February 18, 2018, 07:19:01 PM

Brilliant, thanks chaps!

Title: Re: Modern headlight bulbs an MOT changes
Post by: Amateb8 on March 28, 2018, 08:34:18 PM

Hi Pete,
Can I simply replace the my current bulb with a LED bulb without any modification?

Best regards,
Angelo