JAGUAR E-TYPE1966 · 4.2L PETROL

This 1966 Jaguar E-Type has covered just 15,780 miles over its 60-year life, averaging only 263 miles per year. That extremely low mileage suggests the car has spent extended periods off the road or in storage rather than being regularly driven. The most recent MOT from September 2025 shows a clear shift in the vehicle's condition. For the first time in the recorded history, multiple suspension wear issues have emerged: both rear suspension arm pins or bushes are worn, and both nearside front upper and lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers are severely deteriorated. The steering rack also shows play in the inner joint. These are not minor advisories but recorded defects across four distinct areas of the front and rear suspension. What makes this pattern particularly concerning is the timing. The three previous MOTs between 2017 and 2023 recorded no suspension defects at all, despite the vehicle being nearly the same age and having only marginally lower mileage. The 2017 test did note slight play in rear output shaft and hub bearings, plus a parking brake with little reserve travel, but suspension was clean. The abrupt appearance of multiple suspension issues in 2025 suggests either recent hard use, deterioration from standing, or previous remedial work that may have been incomplete.