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QUESTION: Are LED lights worth it?

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Are https://www.novsights.com/ worth replacing the normal bulbs? Or are the beam patterns a problem for MOTs?

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    Are https://www.novsights.com/ worth replacing the normal bulbs? Or are the beam patterns a problem for MOTs?

    If your changing you head lights to led it will fail it’s MOT due to the beam patten. I found this out when I had fitted a set of led Headlight bulbs.


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    2 minutes ago, Aaron Harris said:


    If your changing you head lights to led it will fail it’s MOT due to the beam patten. I found this out when I had fitted a set of led Headlight bulbs.


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    So just going for OSRAM NIGHT BREAKERs would be better, thank you for the advice. Glad I asked before getting any.

     

    P.S these bulbs are what I have looked out: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1IWHHNH1MW79W?ref_=wl_share

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    So just going for OSRAM NIGHT BREAKERs would be better, thank you for the advice. Glad I asked before getting any.
     
    P.S these bulbs are what I have looked out: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1IWHHNH1MW79W?ref_=wl_share


    I have also fitted OSRAM NIGHT BREAKERS and these are pretty good. I have fitted these to main beam, high beam & fogs. The rest of my bulbs are auto beam LEDs which are pricey but really good quality (5years warranty) and really bright!

    Aaron


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    I'm using night breakers in my current C class.  They do make a big difference from standard halogens.

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    I tryed Led`s in my focus mk2 and yes they are very bright but no pattern to them its like having two search lights on front of car lol

    Night breakers my recommendation 

     

     

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    If your changing you head lights to led it will fail it’s MOT due to the beam patten. I found this out when I had fitted a set of led Headlight bulbs.


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    I have to disagree with this. On my Celica GT4, I changed to LED headlights 5 years ago and have had no issues whatsoever. However the quality of headlamp LEDs varies hugely. Cheap Ebay imports are cheap for a reason. If you pony up for a decent set, it's possible to actually upgrade your lighting output and passing an MOT.

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    I have to disagree with this. On my Celica GT4, I changed to LED headlights 5 years ago and have had no issues whatsoever. However the quality of headlamp LEDs varies hugely. Cheap Ebay imports are cheap for a reason. If you pony up for a decent set, it's possible to actually upgrade your lighting output and passing an MOT.


    It also depends on the type of headlight you have. If you have a head light unit with a lens projector your be fine but if not it won’t give out the correct beam patten.


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    It also depends on the type of headlight you have. If you have a head light unit with a lens projector your be fine but if not it won’t give out the correct beam patten.


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    I guess an old fashioned circular glass headlamp just works...

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