Ducato headlights - five years on.

[Chuns]

Hello, all.

Five years ago, when I imported our Ducato based Adria, I had to fit RHD headlights to get it through the DVLA process. I bought a pair, and then sold them and refitted the LHD headlights, as we use the MoHo almost exclusively outside the UK.

When it became due for its MoT the local garage whacked a bit of black tape on the lights for me so that it met the dazzle standard. I then took the tape off for another 12 months, and so on.

As my friendly garage owner is nearing retirement, I am beginning to fret I won't find anybody quite so readily accommodating. Although I probably could aim the lights at a wall, and stick tape in the right place, but I was wondering...

Did I sell the RHD ones to any Funster (I can't remember, and my eBay records don't go back that far), and if so do you want to sell them back? And..
Does anybody have a pair of RHD Ducato X290 (2011 on) headlights they want to sell?

Next step is to contact breakers, unless somebody has a bright idea.

Thanks

 

[WESTY66]

I thought the X290 was 2015 on?

 

[DP+JAY]

Don't know if these are the same ones for a swap?
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[Tea Bag]

Hi.
I Just had to re order some ( Failed delivery ). I had to go and check if the h/lamps were "Electric or cable dipping controlled" for this seller... They were Electric 2017 ( And i now know.... Where the switch is...RESULT !!) .
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[Lenny HB]

Just use tape or beam deflectors for the MOT. Although you need the correct headlamps to register an import its not necessary for an MOT.

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[Chuns]

Thanks for all the input. For clarity, I just need these UK lights to allay my fears that any new garage I use will not be as co-operative as the one iI currently use. As soon as the MoT is done, and I'm on the ferry, the tape comes off. As I said, the garage tapes them up using the beam setter, then does the MoT.

I will be able to tape them myself - it is just my anal nature to want to have a fall-back plan.

it seems there are a few on the second hand market, though they seem to attract high prices, so if it becomes an issue I'll follow that route.

I wish I hadn't sold the original pair!

 

[Kirsten]

oh god never thought of headlight adjust for van.... new van has loads of headlight bulbs argh.Old one didnt and had possibly weak lights that never bothered the French... something else to add to never ending list xx

 

[Tea Bag]

Hi.
Keeping old RHD Ducati lights. but just fitted Fiat Ducati PVC LHD headlights. Source. Broken Link Removed
Brand new and working... Euro.246.95 ( Includes IVA @ 23%..)... Jobs a good 'un.
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[Howard H]

I thought the X290 was 2015 on?

I think you might be right Ady (for a change )

 

[The Wino]

How about some headlamp protectors and leave the tape on. If the mot station argue the toss you will at least have the tape on the protectors as a guide.

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[Nigel Crompton]

Don't know if these are the same ones for a swap?
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No, they're not. Still looking for a pair of suitable LHD illuminators ... been quoted €300 fitted in Murcia..