General: - Headlight Internals Law? - Page 2

niggly · Mar 18th, 2017, 00:31

Hard to tell, but looks as if the reflectors themselves are not blacked? Presume you are 'dechroming'? e.g. the aftermarket grill? If so are you going to deal with the (rather nasty) chrome/stainless mirror backs?

Marty Dolomite · Mar 21st, 2017, 18:08

Seeing as an MOT tester has given his advice I won't bother but I'll add even if a tester did pass it, it doesn't mean it is legal and a traffic cop could issue a prohibition and hefty fine. you should also ask your insurance company what they think to you altering the light output.

dingov70 · Mar 22nd, 2017, 23:03

Any tester passing those altered reflectors would most likely find themselves on the receiving end of a DVSA visit .Many people do not know a tester can aquire penalty points & too many can lead to suspension from testing or total ban for life

DVSA take a very firm stance against poor testing methods / incorrect fails / passes

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Mar 18th, 2017, 00:31	#11
niggly Senior Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2018 15:01 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Hartfield, E Sussex	Hard to tell, but looks as if the reflectors themselves are not blacked? Presume you are 'dechroming'? e.g. the aftermarket grill? If so are you going to deal with the (rather nasty) chrome/stainless mirror backs? __________________ 2011 C30 1.6 D2 SE Lux lots of toys 2005 MINI Cooper S, breathed on, lots of fun

Mar 22nd, 2017, 23:03	#13
dingov70 Master Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 06:42 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Blackpool	Any tester passing those altered reflectors would most likely find themselves on the receiving end of a DVSA visit .Many people do not know a tester can aquire penalty points & too many can lead to suspension from testing or total ban for life DVSA take a very firm stance against poor testing methods / incorrect fails / passes __________________ To stupidity & beyond

Mar 21st, 2017, 18:08	#12
Marty Dolomite Premier Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 12:48 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southampton	Seeing as an MOT tester has given his advice I won't bother but I'll add even if a tester did pass it, it doesn't mean it is legal and a traffic cop could issue a prohibition and hefty fine. you should also ask your insurance company what they think to you altering the light output.

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