Not quite, that's just the MOT side.perarduapropatria wrote:Vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) or LED dipped beam headlamps may be fitted with headlamp washers and a suspension or headlamp self levelling system.iichel wrote:Are the rules in the UK also in such a way that you have to have the automatic headlight height system?
Where such systems are fitted, they must work; however, it is accepted that it may not be possible to readily determine the functioning of self levelling systems. In such cases, the benefit of the doubt must be given.
http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual_170.htm
Looks like I need a slice of humble pie
There are also the Insurance and Legal aspects to consider.
By modifying your car, it needs to comply with construction and use regulations in force at the time the car was built. You cannot possibly comply if the car does not have self levelling and washers.
Don't confuse advice to MOT stations with the law around construction and use.
So what, some may think, if it passes the MOT what's the problem? Probably none, unless your involved in a serious injury or death accident, and the police take your car away to be inspected.
If they find the modifications, and they will, do you know where you stand with regard to insurance? Do you know what would happen if your lights were mentioned in court as being a contributor to the accident?
Personally, it's just not worth the risk in my opinion. I know others don't share my view, and that's fine, but advice to MOT testers is not the same as advice to the rest of us.
