Highlights

• ULEZ Compliant
• A fine example of the facelifted X356 Jaguar XJ saloon
• Presenting beautifully in Seafrost Pearlescent over Ivory leather
• Diligently maintained with 16 main dealer and specialist stamps in the service book
  
  

The Appeal

Being a 2006 car, our XJ benefits from the mid-life facelift making it an X356 iteration. This is a car with a very stable, low owner and low mileage back-story, having covered only around 4,000 miles per year on average. The maintenance record appears exemplary, too, with a service book awash with stamps. A truly genuine example.

The History and Paperwork

• Produced in 2006 making this one of the facelifted “X356” models
• The car was supplied to its first owner in June 2006 via Minster Jaguar of Preston
• Since then, the car has been enjoyed and cared for by a further two keepers
• This XJ is complete with a good level of provenance providing paperwork
• The current V5 is on hand in the name of the owner
• The original book pack is present including the all-important service book
• This book includes 16 stamps from either main dealers or specialists
• The most recent service was from August 2022, less than 2,000 miles ago
• Numerous invoices are also on hand detailing the expenditure for various services 
• The current, advisory free MOT is valid until June 2023
• The online MOT history shows a very impressive pass history with no advisories 
• The car’s only fail in its history was due to faded indicator lenses
  
  

The Interior

• This XJ’s cabin presents beautifully in Ivory leather
• Plentiful accents of dark wood veneer further enhance the luxury ambiance
• The commodious front seats are electrically operated 
• The driver’s seat features a three-setting memory function 
• The pedal box and steering column are also electrically adjustable
• The rear cabin is no less well equipped and luxurious
• A large, folding armrest with integrated storage dissects the rear bench
• Elasticated storage pockets are fitted to the rear of the front seats
• A new headlining set has been fitted to maintain the excellent presentation
• Other refinements include a touchscreen satellite navigation system
• Power fold mirrors, cruise control and auto lights and wipers also feature
• Front and rear parking sensors are present
• The double glazed, acoustic cabin glass helps maintain a dignified hush in the cabin
• The big boot is trimmed in hard wearing grey carpet
• A space saver spare wheel and original tool and jack set is housed under the floor
• The cabin leather has been professionally cleaned and treated with hide food
  
  

The Exterior

• This XJ looks sublime in its Seafrost Pearlescent colourway
• The colour suits the XJ’s elegant lines very well indeed
• The condition of both paintwork and bodywork looks to be first class
• The nose of this example features the upgraded LED headlamps
• A chrome radiator shell and mesh grill are also in evidence
• The XJ rides on 19" Carelia alloy wheels
• These appear to be in excellent condition all round
• A matching set of high-quality Pirelli P-Zero tyres are fitted
• No significant blemishes or imperfections were noted or reported
• A four-stage machine polish has been undertaken with ceramic sealer applied
  
  

The Mechanics

• This car is fitted with the AJ30, 3-litre V6 petrol engine
• Originally a Porsche design this unit was widely used and well proven
• This engine was originally rated at a healthy 237bhp 
• Power is fed to the rear wheels via a six-speed ZF 6HP26 automatic gearbox
• Add to the mix that light aluminium body and advanced adaptive suspension
• This helped to give the XJ the performance and agility rarely found in large saloons
• All this is delivered with a winning blend of refinement and sporting cues
• The under-bonnet presentation of this example is also excellent 
• The car has clearly been sympathetically used by its previous owners
• This is combined with the sensible, original mileage and full-service history
• Our vendor also thoroughly checks and maintains his cars before sale
• As a result, the car is reported to be in an excellent mechanical condition
  
  

Summary