2013 JAGUAR E-TYPE3.8L Petrol

The most recent MOT on 2024-08-09 recorded two minor issues: the offside rear tyre was worn close to the legal limit and showed edge wear, while the offside front track rod end dust cover was damaged but not allowing dirt ingress. These are not critical safety risks but indicate ongoing wear in suspension and tyre components. A recurring pattern of wheel bearing play was noted in the 2020 MOT, with both nearside and offside rear wheel bearings showing slight play. This suggests potential long-term wear in the rear axle system, which could worsen over time if not addressed. The 2018 MOT included a failure due to imbalanced front and rear brakes, along with anti-roll bar linkages at risk of detachment. These were resolved by 2020, but the persistence of wheel bearing issues raises concerns about the vehicle’s mechanical stability. The trend in defects shows intermittent issues rather than a clear worsening or improvement. The 2019 and 2018 MOTs (before the 2018 failure) had no recorded defects, but the 2020 and 2024 tests introduced minor faults. This suggests the vehicle may have had periods of neglect or inconsistent maintenance, though no major safety risks are currently evident. The low mileage of 80,436 miles over 63 years equates to roughly 1,277 miles annually, which is exceptionally low.