
£50,000 - £60,000
1968 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 litre Fixed Head Coupe
United Kingdom • 3 Dec 2025 • Lot 186P
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare, right-hand drive, Series 1.5 Jaguar E-Type Fixed Head Coupe, one of only 374 produced for the home market. It features matching chassis and engine numbers, has been extensively restored, and comes with a comprehensive history file, making it a desirable classic for enthusiasts.

Condition
7
Extensively restored, smart, enjoyed visits.
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
1E21837
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
TYT 12F
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
1 of just 374 'Series 1.5' RHD cars made.
Registration No: TYT 12FChassis No: 1E21837MOT: Exempt
A notably late, 'Series 1.5' example that was supplied new to the home market
Formerly the property of Flying Officer Mavis E Moralee and retained by its last keeper for thirty years (1983-2013)
Extensively restored since entering the current (believed fourth) ownership and subsequently featured in an advertising campaign
Matching chassis and engine numbers
Exensive history file dating back to the 1970s
For many people, the E-Type remains the ultimate production Jaguar.
A car whose heady blend of styling and performance were so exceptional at its 1961 Geneva Motor Show launch that they continue to cast a smooth, elliptical shadow over the marque's newer offerings some sixty-four years later.
Allied to a monocoque passenger cell, the model's tubular front sub-frame cradled a race proven 3781cc (later 4235cc) DOHC straight-six engine, independent torsion-bar suspension and rack and pinio...
Points of note
£24,300
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£51,354
Median Price (Since 2020)
£135,805
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jul 31 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
9,374 miles
Registration Date
1968-05-15
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 12 2017 with 9,374 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Failed
On Jul 05 2017 with 9,349 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper (2.4.G.2)
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Passed
On Aug 01 2016 with 9,086 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Front Corrosion on floor pan Engine bay
Failed
On Jul 30 2016 with 9,086 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Front Corrosion on floor pan Engine bay
Failed
On Jul 08 2016 with 9,049 miles
There were 12 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Twisted (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Front Corrosion on floor pan engine bay
Passed
On Jun 20 2015 with 8,499 miles
Failed
On Jun 19 2015 with 8,492 miles
There were 3 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- (Dangerous) Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Aug 23 2013 with 8,289 miles
Failed
On Aug 16 2013 with 8,289 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Failed
On Mar 09 2009 with 8,285 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

