Thick history file with renewed gearbox and CATs shocks
XS body kit and Swallows supercharger upgrade
Long MOT to February 2025 with no advisories
Well maintained example of these rare 400bhp cars
The Appeal
The S-Type R is a Jaguar with its feet firmly, and comfortable, in the past and the future. Its styling echoes the Mk2, which invented the super saloon, while the performance pushes it to the front of the modern high performance saloon market.
Just 1,274 RHD version of these 400bhp supercars were built. Reviewers highly praised the handling and performance, but it is the car’s classically Jaguar balance of speed and comfort that sets it apart from its rivals.
This 2005 facelift car improves on the original with a Swallows supercharger upgrade - that increases power by 20bhp - and a XS body kit. There is also an aurally satisfying burble from the sports exhaust.
The maintenance regime suits the performance. The transmission was renewed in 2019 and the sophisticated CATs shock absorbers in 2021. The full service history has been kept up to date irrespective of mileage, including several visits in the last couple of thousand miles. It was last serviced in February 2024 less than 100 miles ago.
Well maintained and in desirable ‘black on black’ colour scheme, it also carries an advisory-free MOT to February 2025.
The History and Paperwork
First registered 13th June 2005
Nine registered keepers
Current keeper since 18th July 2018
One of 1,274 RHD cars built
Full handbook and wallet set
2 key fobs
Recent maintenance work undertaken by same marque specialist
Replacement service book showing full service history irrespective of mileage
Most recently serviced at 130,602 miles in February 2024
Several previous annual services despite very small mileage changes
MOT to 25th February 2025 with no advisories and 130,619 miles showing
Now showing 130,666 miles
Various invoices shown in photographs
Recent notable maintenance:
Transmission renewed April 2019 at 122,748 miles
CATS shock absorbers replaced February 2021 at 126,948 miles
Servicing and repairs at 129,673 miles in February 2023
Service in February 2024 at 130,602 miles
Notable specification:
Swallows supercharger upgrade including remap, smaller pulley and Pipercross filter
This upgrade is said to add 20bhp to the standard factory performance
XS body kit including front splitter, side skirts and rear valance
Bespoke sports exhaust
The Condition
Understated ‘black on black’ specification in good condition
Paintwork presents well with good overall condition aside from usual stone chips
18in factory alloy wheels are well kept with only light kerbing to some rims
Quality Falken tyres fitted
Bodywork is straight and well kept with no visible accident damage
Black leather interior is well kept and unmodified
Light bolster wear visible to driver’s seat but otherwise few marks
Alpine factory fitted speakers and Jaguar infotainment unit with navigation
Electric front seats with heating
The Mechanics
4,196cc AJV8 Jaguar engine with supercharger
Delivers 400bhp in standard specification
Upgraded Swallows supercharger kit adds 20bhp to output
6spd automatic gearbox renewed in 2019
Full service history with attention irrespective of mileage
Last serviced in February 2024 less than 100 miles ago
Upgraded sports exhaust
CATs shock absorbers replaced in 2021
No reported driving or running issues
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