Forrest Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Afternoon all, I have just failed an MOT on headlight beam image and insufficient brightness. I have standard halogen bulbs in a standard JDM headlight. The MOT testing station said they tried fitting some other brighter bulbs but none would "fit correctly enough to project the right beam image"? I'm pretty dim (!) when it comes to electrics. Has anybody any ideas on what I can do next to get it to pass? Do I try to modify my own headlights and fit the brightest bulb that is legal? Or could there be a something in the wiring that that is missing? There is currently no wiring running to the chunky 3 screw XID Xenon Ballast control unit inside the headlight itself, but i'm not sure there ever has been as this import has been running aftermarket HID's and then standard halogens. Is there a supplier who sells a UK road legal aftermarket headlight package or wiring package?? Any help appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly350z Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 I would say this is more of a beam image issue and less to do with the actual brightness. Are your headlights showing there age with yellow oxidation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share Posted November 19, 2020 One was, but I replaced it, the other seemed alright. The testers are saying there is not enough light and the beam image is useless. Might as well use candles inside the cabin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Private message zmanalex he is a trader on here he will no what the problem is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azurez33 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Most likely because regulations allow different beam pattern in Japan, however they do drive in the left side, just replace them for uk ones if you can whisky they’re off polish them if they’re not crystal clear, as long as both bulbs are emitting same intensity of light can’t Imagine there’s a problem unless they’re literally like side light bulbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 Thank you gentlemen for your advice. I shall continue to investigate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey_S Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 @cob1980 has a set for sale if you are looking to replace. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 7 hours ago, Forrest said: Thank you gentlemen for your advice. I shall continue to investigate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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