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I did check for later rules/regulations but as far as I can find there are non and this is the latest that is referred to in my submission. I to can now see at night having upgraded my bulbs with RING Xenon 200 bulbs (which meet legal requirements) and along with making certain the headlamps were adjusted correctly made one heck of a difference. Just for info, my eyes are 72 years young and are tested annually. Home MOT manuals and special notices MOT special notice 01-21: headlamp conversions Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency Guidance MOT special notice 01-21: headlamp conversions Published 19 March 2021

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Geoff, It is listed on here : https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174076186929?chn=ps&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1oiZhtgYlQ-yOujg_tdYI9A56&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&itemid=174076186929&targetid=1596500855429&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=1007025&poi=&campaignid=15278604175&mkgroupid=135429446288&rlsatarget=pla-1596500855429&abcId=9300698&merchantid=114945515&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3onVw6jK9gIVgmDmCh1kCAR1EAQYBCABEgLaP_D_BwE

Tony, It might be a good idea so as mistakes are not made, that you do read the whole of the thread and the appropriate dates on this matter of law. The fact that your car passed its MOT, is not unusual, but most MOT inspectors are aware of the law and can rightfully fail relevant cars. Class 3,4,5 and 7 vehicles For class 3,4,5 and 7 vehicles, the defect ‘Light source and lamp not compatible’ only applies to vehicles first used on or after 1 April 1986. Should a vehicle be presented for an MOT test with conversions before 1 April 1986 they must not be failed with immediate effect. Vehicles presented with converted halogen headlamp units first used on or after 1 April 1986 will continue to be failed. Headlamps must comply with all other requirements of the test and headlamp aim. The cars and passenger vehicles inspection manual will be updated shortly. Regards and Best Wishes , John

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304386850718?hash=item46dedebf9e:g:DuIAAOSwIuxiH0aR Hope this may help. I believe I am correct in saying there is nothing later that 2011/2012 available. Regards, John

I bought one of these pens. They seem to work quite accurately. I have compared its reading and judgement of the condition of my Hydraulic Brake Fluid v using a Multimeter reading to judge the condition (water content) and have had the same result from both ways of measuring. Admittedly the reading is very good with well under the acceptable level of water content, but I have not tested any brake fluid that is below an accepted level. Mainly because I have non, thankfully. Regards and Best Wishes, John

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-highway-code-8-changes-you-need-to-know-from-29-january-2022 As I am sure all of you are aware there have been new Regulations and Rules brought into being concerning Cyclist, Pedestrians, Parking, Overtaking etc., etc., A lot of these rules E.G. Parking near junctions, across entrances, facing against the flow of traffic at night etc., etc., are not actually new and have been in existence in various laws and regulations for many years. It seems that the issuing of an update Highway code has been chosen as a media to reinforce many existing matters, as well as creating NEW. However the new rules regarding cyclists have I believe caused an ambiguous issue to arise in the form of overtaking cyclists on “Double White Lines.” It is now stated that cyclists can be overtaken on double white lines. “You may cross a double-white line if necessary (provided the road is clear) to overtake someone cycling or riding a horse if they are travelling at 10 mph or less (Rule 129). “ What is not written in the gov.uk item (as link at beginning of article, and understandably not quoted) is the fact that there are other acts of law that one must consider in this statement. At one stage The Road Traffic Act deemed crossing a white line to be “an absolute offence”, the witnessing of one wheel over the double white lines was a prosecutable offence. To touch the double white line could be taken to court but depending on the incident and details of the supposed offence was not necessarily a conviction. However there are now the offences of “Driving without due care and attention” and “Dangerous driving” (not least the offences of death by), to consider. These offences can and I am sure will be used if crossing a double white line to pass a cyclist happens and as a result of so doing an incident occurs. The chances are, if overtaking on double white lines, and an incident happens, the overtaking driver is very likely to be, or have been, on the wrong side of the road. That in itself could then quite readily be evidence of at least driving without due care and attention. All offences convicted regards Driving with out due care and attention and Dangerous driving are usually an expensive and often life changing day at court. It is not only the very heavy fines to consider but also the affects of potentially being disqualified from driving. Taken to extremes the expression “provided the road is clear” could very readily be argued in a court room, that the sheer presence of a vehicle being involved in an incident and on the wrong side of the road, is evidence that the road was not clear. An overtaking action may have been commenced when the road appeared clear, but if an oncoming vehicle then appeared, and there was not room to regain the correct side of the road and an incident occurred, then a court could readily argue that the provision of “provided the road is clear” had not been regarded. (E.G. that there was not room/distance to overtake and regain the correct side of the road.) Another point of consideration in this day and age has to be the number of cars and cyclists that are now operating cameras is immense and the video footage from these cameras will always be considered as acceptable evidence. This item is not intended to cover all of the new Highway Code Rules and Regulations but is submitted to bring attention to " The Double White Lines" issue and how easy it could be to fall foul of the new rules and regulations. I fully accept that The Highway Code has never been a Law in itself but it has always been accepted in Courts of Law as guidance on road use and road users and is often quoted in prosecution cases. Please read this in the manner it was intended, “As food for thought and consideration.” Go Steady and Take Care. Best Wishes and Regards, John.

Dan, My view is that it depends on the reason you have chosen to buy the Jaguar. If you are a purest you will probably want originality, which is "the side of the fence that I sit on", but if not I suppose the cheapest option is probably the best. Whatever you do it has to be what suits you and pleases you the best. Welcome to the club and Best Wishes, John

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FZ, Not at all. It is not for me to judge your car. The car looks good, as far as the photo shows. My comments were merely based on your original submission which was asking for a price guide and any help being appreciated. I think it is so, that nobody on this Forum, would condemn or think very little of anyone's car. Every comment that was made seems to be an opinion on helping you, as you requested. As has been stated: Each to their own and again I wish you well with disposing of your car. Regards, John

You are very correct when you say we all have different views. I personally would not have much faith in anything that is suggested by TopGear. I think that programme is no longer an informative media but just light hearted entertainment. I do sincerely hope you find the buyer for your car that is of the same opinion as yourself. Best Wishes and Regrads, John

Hi FZ, I think you may have misunderstood the point that JOE-DOT-COM was making with regards to your enquire about value of the car. The point being made was that the car is not necessarily worth extra monies due to it being modified, in fact many serious buyers of Jaguars of this era will be looking for Original Equipment as it was built and left Jaguar production line. It is often originality, mileage, service history, as well as the all important condition that dictates what a buyer is prepared to pay for any given vehicle. The point being made about modified vehicles is very true and very, very important regards insurance. Quite often insurance companies in general will not want to quote for insurance cover on modified vehicles. The specialist insurers that will/do quote are very likely to charge premiums for the cover. Also consideration has to be made to the fact that if modifications are not declared, then the insurance would/could become null and void, in the event of any incident. Best Wishes and Regards, John

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Martin, Good luck with your win. She looks a clean car in the photo listed. We await to hear more of the story as it progresses. Best Wishes, John

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