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HDX 50E

1981 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

71,505 mi
Last recorded71,505 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1981 Jaguar E-type39,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDX 50E
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 71,505 miles

general corrosion to underside

Fail 10 Sep 2025 71,417 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel low percentage (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

general underbody rust

Pass 6 Sep 2024 70,433 miles

general corrosion to underside

Pass 14 Sep 2023 70,009 miles

general corrosion to underside

Pass 9 Sep 2022 69,223 miles

general corrosion to underside

Pass 18 Oct 2018 67,139 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 65,409 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 64,116 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 60,784 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Servo Feed (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 59,072 miles

Windscreen Pillar NS heavily corroded. OS Poorly repaired.

Fail 31 Oct 2014 59,072 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen Pillar NS heavily corroded. OS Poorly repaired.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 58,763 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 58,154 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 56,736 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 54,022 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 52,269 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 47,913 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 47,905 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 45,328 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 439,272 miles

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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HDX 50E is a 1981 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1981 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 39,052 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HDX 50E, 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 45 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HDX 50E registered?

HDX 50E is a 1981 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 May 1981.

Is HDX 50E safe to buy?

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