£9,152 • £10,000 - £15,000
1968 Jaguar S-Type (3.4 Litre)
United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot 106
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1968 Jaguar S-Type has been owned for almost 40 years and benefits from a recent engine rebuild. While originally grey, it was repainted British Racing Green and features retrimmed leather and replaced carpets, making it a handsome, ready-to-enjoy classic.
Condition
7
The car has been repainted and has had some interior work done (leather retrimming, new carpets). The engine was recently rebuilt. This suggests that while it's been well-maintained, it wasn't in perfect condition, but is solid and requires minor reconditioning.
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
P1B8715RW
Chassis No:
Odometer:
71,800 miles
MTO 929F
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Year: 1968 Make: Jaguar Model: S-Type (3.4 Litre) Registration: MTO 929F Chassis No: P1B8715RW Odometer: 71,800 Described as 'a convenient family car, a businessman's express, a sports coupé and a grand tourer,' the S-Type embodies that famous Jaguar mantra: ‘Grace, Space, and Pace.’ Produced from 1963 to 1968, the S-Type was a more technically sophisticated development of the Jaguar Mk.
II, offering buyers a more luxurious experience than its predecessor, and significant improvements in road holding and safety as well.
It was available with either 3.4 or 3.8 litre XK engines, and featured longer rear bodywork, among other styling and interior changes.
Despite being heavier than the Mk.
II, the S-Type's independent rear suspension allowed it to corner faster, especially on uneven surfaces, providing better traction and a much smoother ride for rear-seated passengers.
That made it the vehicle of choice for the Metropolitan Police, who would often be seen ‘giving chase’ to numerous ...
Points of note
£2,250
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£11,100
Median Price (Since 2020)
£29,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Apr 18 2019
Latest MOT Mileage
70,778 miles
Registration Date
1980-02-25
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 19 2018 with 70,778 miles
Passed
On Jul 04 2016 with 70,704 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Jun 29 2015 with 70,599 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Jun 25 2014 with 70,531 miles
Passed
On Jun 27 2013 with 70,083 miles
Passed
On Jun 19 2012 with 69,781 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Jun 14 2011 with 68,997 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Passed
On Jun 08 2010 with 68,193 miles
Failed
On Jun 01 2010 with 68,193 miles
There were 14 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Jun 10 2009 with 71,155 miles
Failed
On Jun 10 2009 with 71,155 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Failed
On Jun 20 2008 with 66,370 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)
Passed
On Jun 20 2008 with 66,370 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Passed
On Jun 19 2007 with 66,155 miles
Failed
On Jun 18 2007 with 66,155 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Passed
On Jun 14 2006 with 65,919 miles
Failed
On Jun 13 2006 with 65,919 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)
- Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
- Steering column shaft retaining device missing (2.1.6)
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