
£47,040
1968 Jaguar E-Type S1 4.2 2+2
United Kingdom • 30 Mar 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1968 Jaguar E-Type S1 4.2 2+2 is a UK RHD model with low mileage and a well-documented history, including long-term ownership and regular maintenance by a Jaguar specialist. Recent work includes a new bonnet, interior refreshing, and paintwork, making it a good-looking and original example.

Condition
7
The car has been well-maintained by long-term owners and a Jaguar specialist, with documented maintenance history. It has had some cosmetic work done, including a repaint and interior refreshing, suggesting that while not perfect, it has been cared for. The mileage is relatively low for its age, and it comes with original documentation, adding to its appeal.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
1E51363
Chassis No:
Odometer:
70,800 miles
LJT853G
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
[Catalogue Description]
Points of note
£13,689
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£38,976
Median Price (Since 2020)
£73,548
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Feb 25 2023
Latest MOT Mileage
70,780 miles
Registration Date
1968-08-07
MOT History
Passed
On Feb 26 2022 with 70,780 miles
Failed
On Sep 16 2020 with 70,778 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed
On Feb 01 2019 with 70,777 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- All tyres deteriorating
Passed
On Feb 14 2018 with 70,775 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Parking brake efficiency only just met
- Offside Front wiper blade split
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to centre box join (7.1.2)
- All tyres deteriorating
- Front Lower n/s and o/s shock absorber rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excess movement
- Engine mounts deteriorating
- Centre rubber exhaust hangers deteriorating
- Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
- Boot floor has excessive corrosion which does not adversely affect braking or steering
Passed
On Aug 10 2011 with 70,764 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- hydraulic clutch pipe corroded
- vehicle structure has slight corrosion
Failed
On Jul 08 2011 with 70,762 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)
- Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Advisory:
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- hydraulic Clutch pipe corrodid
- Osf & Nsf brake discs have surface corrosion
Passed
On Nov 11 2009 with 70,758 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- front brakes slightly binding
Failed
On Oct 20 2009 with 70,758 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
User Entered:
- o/s floor area holed
- front brakes slightly binding.
Passed
On Jun 28 2008 with 70,740 miles
Failed
On Jun 19 2008 with 70,719 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory:
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed
On Jun 16 2007 with 70,658 miles
Failed
On Jun 14 2007 with 70,658 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory:
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
User Entered:
- front bumpers loose.
Passed
On May 09 2006 with 70,634 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Passed
On Aug 11 2005 with 70,626 miles

