adjusting headlights for MOT

[SilverSaloon]

hi

i'm after a document or a guide on how to adjust your headlamps so that they will pass the MOT.

i've removed the headlamps from my R107 and also fitted new wings so i assume some adjustment will be needed.

does anyone have a link to a document or anything that details how to do it for the DIY user? atleast to get it as close as i can without the proper tools. and then any final adjustments can be done at MOT time etc.

i'm hoping for a guide that gives detail of the beam on a wall when parked 1 metre or so from it etc.

i did a google search but couldnt really find anything - people say just take it to a garage but the headlamps are pretty delicate and old on the 107 and i dont want a Kwik-fit monkey breaking rusty bolts etc and ruining the expensive headlamps!!!

they are probably still in the correct position but i'd like to make sure

thanks

derek

 

[gromit]

Get another car with the same headlight height and park them a few meters from a wall and adjust so yours are the same height and make sure the adjusters move easily so the garage can adjust them if required.

 

[Ted]

This should cover it.

 

[wemorgan]

Google gave me this (see bottom of page)
HTH

 

[vijilants]

Ive tried this before and have never been able to get it right.

When I changed my headlamps out I simply ran it into an MOT garage and they charged me £10 to line them up.

 

[lynall]

I would say the same slide the tester a drink and ask him to adjust them during test.



Lynall