Can Modified Xenon Headlights Pass the Annual Inspection?
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Modified xenon headlights can pass the annual inspection as long as they comply with national standards. Here are the details: 1. Purpose of the annual inspection. The purpose of the annual inspection is to ensure the vehicle has reliable performance and minimize accidents caused by vehicle malfunctions. The inspection checks the engine and chassis number, tests the main performance of the vehicle to ensure driving safety, verifies vehicle usage information, and identifies any illegal modifications. 2. Permissible modifications for xenon headlights. Installing compliant lenses for xenon headlights is allowed, provided the light intensity meets national standards and the original appearance of the vehicle remains unchanged. Such modifications can pass the annual inspection and are permissible as long as they do not compromise driving safety. However, altering the internal structure of the vehicle is prohibited.
I love tinkering with car lights and often keep an eye on annual inspection regulations. In China, vehicle annual inspection standards are strict. To pass the inspection with xenon light modifications, they must be equipped with lenses and automatic height adjustment devices; otherwise, the light pattern will fail due to glare or potential accidents. Without these, the vehicle will be rejected during inspection and require repairs. The regulations also stipulate that the color temperature must not exceed 4300K, and overly blue tints are unacceptable. I recommend consulting a professional modification shop to check the original vehicle’s compatibility or simply opting for factory lights to avoid unnecessary hassle and wasted money.
