2025-04-06 12:12:38 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1988-jaguar-xj-s-v12-he-coupe-nkmy68

Seller's description:

1988 Jaguar XJS

Colour Red

Odometer 110,605 Miles

Engine size 5343cc

Seller Type Private

Nine Ashes, Essex, United Kingdom

Desirable V12 HE in Bordeaux Red metallic

Well maintained car in very usable condition

Only five registered keepers

£5,800 bodywork repairs in 2020

Full service less than 1,500 miles ago

MOT to February 2026

This car will surely appeal to enthusiasts. Finished in popular Bordeaux Red metallic with a cream leather cabin, it is a well maintained car in very usable condition. Recent work includes nearly £6,000 invested in the bodywork plus a new starter motor, coil and amplifier. The last service was less than 1,500 miles ago.

The joy of a XJS is that it works as a long-distance cruiser as well as a relaxing weekend wanderer. This car, with its long MOT and recent service, looks ready to do either role perfectly.

The vendor says:

“A great drive. It is a genuine car that hasn't been messed with since new. New tyres. Very tidy interior. Only selling as I have lost access to garage for storage. I love driving it on country roads and for a big car it is very enjoyable. Engine very reliable. Will be missed but deserves to be looked after.”

The History and Paperwork

First registered 30th March 1988 

Five registered keepers

Current keeper since May 2023

Only selling due to loss of storage

Good history file with invoides shown in photos 

Factory service book with various stamps as shown 

Factory handbook 

2 sets of keys

V5C in current keeper’s name 

Last serviced at 109,297 miles in March 2021

Earlier invoices for starter motor, coil and amplifier 

£5,800 on bodywork repairs in August 2020 

MOT to 11th February 2026 with one minor advisory

The Condition

Original Bordeaux Red metallic paintwork with pinstripe in good overall condition 

Paintwork is generally even and matched with slight variation on passenger door

Bodywork is well kept with £5,800 spent on repairs in 2020 as noted in photos 

Some minor bodywork deterioration to note in photos 

These include bubbles to base of screen, arches and offside wing top 

There is also some corrosion to edge of boot lid as shown in photos 

Underside in good condition with no structural advisories on current MOT 

Headlights are clear with no reported damage to glass

Fitted with fog lights with factory covers as shown 

Lattice alloy wheels with matching spare in good condition with light aging 

Recently fitted with new tyres according to seller 

Well kept cream leather cabin showing light wear typical of age and mileage

The signs of use are minimal and limited to usual areas such as driver’s bolster

Veneers in good order with light cracking to note to ‘ski slope’ centre console but not unsightly 

Original switchgear and fittings including factory radio as shown 

Fitted with cruise control and heated seats although these are untested

Headlining in matching beige finish with only light sagging to note in photos 

Leather seats well kept with light wear to front seats and rears appearing little used

No reported faults with electrics, lighting, switchgear or dials 

No dashboard warning lights notified 

The Mechanics

5,343cc ‘HE’ specification V12 fuel injectected 295bhp engine 

3spd automatic gearbox 

Serviced in 2021 less than 1,500 miles ago 

Recent new starter, coil and amplifier

No reported running or driving issues

Minor advisory to note on current MOT 

Good history file