1963 JAGUAR E-TYPE3.8L PETROL

This 1963 Jaguar E-Type has covered only 57,638 miles in roughly 63 years, averaging around 915 miles annually. That very low mileage suggests extended periods of storage rather than active use, which creates a distinct risk profile: seals, hoses, and fluid systems deteriorate significantly when a car sits idle, even if the odometer barely moves. The MOT record spans from mid-2016 to late 2021 and shows a consistent pattern of wear rather than a vehicle in decline or improving. Oil leaks appear in every test from 2016 onwards, never severe but persistent. Brake pipe corrosion has been flagged since 2016, most recently in 2020, indicating that surface corrosion is not being arrested and may worsen if the car is left standing again without preventative treatment. Wheel bearing play in both front and rear has been present throughout the entire record. The most significant change came between 2018 and 2020. In July 2018 the MOT passed with minor advisories. By September 2020 the vehicle had failed its MOT—the defect was non-functioning direction indicators. The car was re-tested eight days later and passed, but the suspension, exhaust, and electrical systems had clearly deteriorated noticeably in that short window.