£14,580 (Est: £12,000 - £15,000)
1968 Jaguar 240 M/OD
United Kingdom • 28 Aug 2021
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1968 Jaguar 240 was acquired in 1988 and underwent a major restoration in the mid-1990s. It features a re-veneered dash, replaced carpets and headlining, five new wire wheels, and engine/gearbox repairs. The car comes with a comprehensive history folder dating back to its original purchase and is described as being in very good condition, with an odometer reading of 59,027 miles.
Condition
7
The car underwent a major restoration in the mid-1990s, including body and chassis repairs, engine and gearbox work, and interior refurbishment. The listing mentions that the car's condition remains very good inside and out. The extensive history folder, including the original logbook and numerous bills and receipts, suggests that the car has been well-maintained over the years.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
1J2836DN
Chassis No:
Odometer:
59,027 miles
[Reg Number]
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Acquired by the vendor in 1988 in running condition, this Jaguar 240 underwent a major restoration during the mid‑1990s.
The car was stripped, with its engine, gearbox and interior out, and body and chassis repairs carried out.
Five wire wheels, with tyres, were fitted (with the wheels themselves coming to £775), and and the engine checked over, with repairs to the gearbox and back axle.
New brake pipes were installed while, inside, the dash and door cappings were re‑veneered, and the carpets and headlining were replaced.
The history folder includes MoTs back to 2009, but going back considerably further, there's the original 1968 green logbook, as well as the operating, maintenance and service handbook, Jaguar service facilities booklet, maintenance chart, service vouchers and other documentation given when the car was brand new, all still in their Jaguar‑branded plastic folder.
There are a great many bills and receipts dating back to the 1990s, all testifying to a car that has be...
Points of note
£2,366
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£11,200
Median Price (Since 2020)
£30,375
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on May 22 2024
Latest MOT Mileage
59,533 miles
Registration Date
1968-12-30
MOT History
Passed
On May 23 2023 with 59,533 miles
Passed
On Oct 06 2021 with 59,070 miles
Passed
On Mar 14 2018 with 58,918 miles
Failed
On Mar 14 2018 with 58,918 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Passed
On Jul 12 2016 with 58,905 miles
Passed
On Jul 21 2015 with 58,070 miles
Failed
On Jul 16 2015 with 58,049 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Jul 16 2014 with 56,964 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Passed
On Jul 17 2013 with 55,902 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed
On Jul 18 2012 with 55,302 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed
On Jul 15 2011 with 54,122 miles
Passed
On Jul 13 2010 with 53,485 miles
Passed
On Jul 07 2009 with 53,410 miles
Failed
On Jul 02 2009 with 53,410 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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