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FHJ 281D

2001 Jaguar E-type

Purple Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,721 mi
Last recorded99,721 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar E-type47,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHJ 281D
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 99,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 98,584 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 97,886 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff pinion seal leaking

Fail 17 Jan 2024 97,880 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 16 Jan 2023 95,342 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 94,388 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 93,292 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 93,289 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 92,637 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 92,637 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2017 91,923 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 89,021 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Jul 2011 88,975 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 88,885 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 88,868 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 88,721 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lower steering column bush slight play

Pass 11 May 2006 88,721 miles

lower steering column bush slight play

How Reliable is the Jaguar E-type?

Based on 82,373 MOT tests across 9,288 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
305
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
9,288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,540
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,865
Stop lamp not working 1,387
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,012
Horn not working 993
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FHJ 281D is a 2001 Jaguar E-type in Purple with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 47,578 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar E-type fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FHJ 281D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar E-type typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 25 years old, this Jaguar E-type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FHJ 281D registered?

FHJ 281D is a 2001 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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