1961 Jaguar XK 3.4L Petrol · 9075 AD

The vehicle presents a stable maintenance trend, passing its most recent MOT on 1 October 2024 at 17,663 miles with zero defects recorded. Although this test occurred roughly 21 months prior to today's date, the clean bill of health indicates the Jaguar met the required roadworthiness standards at that time without any immediate mechanical or structural concerns flagged by the tester. The recorded mileage equates to an average annual usage of roughly 272 miles over the vehicle's 65-year lifespan, confirming exceptionally low utilisation. Examining the chronology, the car covered 1,332 miles between the August 2023 and October 2024 tests, following a 616-mile increase between August 2022 and August 2023, and a 1,679-mile increase between July 2021 and August 2022. The mileage accumulation remains steady and minimal, reflecting light, consistent use rather than prolonged standing or sudden high-mileage excursions. Despite the flawless MOT record, a buyer must inspect the vehicle in person for issues that annual testing does not fully capture. Low-mileage classics frequently suffer from deterioration caused by inactivity rather than wear. Check the tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking, as tread depth alone does not reveal perishing. Inspect the brake system for seized calipers and corroded disc faces, which occur when vehicles stand for extended periods. Examine the suspension bushes and rubber components for perishing, and closely assess the underside and chassis rails for structural corrosion, a critical concern for a vehicle of this vintage that MOT corrosion checks may not entirely reflect.