Highlights
- Rare 400bhp S-Type R in classic black
- Full service history up to 2,000 miles ago
- RFecently checked by a local Jaguar specialist
- Both sills replaced in 2024
- New battery and 4 new Lambda sensors fitted
- MOT to February 2026 with no advisories
The Appeal
It’s a simple idea that is almost as old as the car itself: get a big engine, put it in a regular saloon car. Result? Something quite special. That’s certainly the case when the firm involved is Jaguar and the engine is the firm’s highly regarded supercharged 4.2L V8, good for 400bhp.
The S-Type received the super saloon treatment early in its life, but less than 1,500 R models found lucky buyers. Today they are well regarded and worth seeking out because you get classic Jaguar aesthetics, the firm’s usual regard for luxury and aesthetics and, of course, viscerally quick performance.
The key when buying one is maintenance, which is where this black S-Type R scores. It comes to market with full service history showing 16 stamps and further invoices for work. It has covered only 2,000 miles since the last work. Recent work has included replacing both sills, four new Lambda sensors and a new battery.
The car has been carefully checked over by a Jaguar specialist and given a clean bill of health. The MOT inspector agreed - it carries advisory-free MOT to February 2026.
The S-Type R is the refined alternative to more common super saloons. Don’t miss this one.
The vendor says:
“An exceptionally quick car which is in good condition for its age, its all about the engine with this car and its still pulling strongly and when you hit the accelerator pedal you just take off. Many smiles per gallon.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered 1st September 2002
- Seven registered keepers
- Current keeper since May 2021
- 2keys
- Factory handbooks, service book and wallet as shown
- Stamped service book with 16 entries
- Additional invoices for service and repair work as shown
- Last serviced at 117,321 miles in August 2022
- All necessary maintenance has been performed as required according to seller
- Inspected by a local Jaguar specialist who performed a complete check
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- HPI clear
- Old MOTs to support mileage
- MOT to 16th February 2026 with no advisories
The Condition
- Smart and understated black paintwork in fair condition for age
- There are some light stone chips to note in photos
- Some marks on the rear bumper
- Bodywork presents well with recent work to replace both sills
- Underside in good order with no structural advisories on MOT
- Factory standard car with leaper added to bonnet
- Exterior fittings generally presentable with some age to rear badges as shown
- Five spoke alloy wheels in generally good order with one alloy showing marks
- Tyres show good tread and sidewall condition
- Fitted with space saver spare wheel and jack set as shown in photos
- Two-tone black and burgundy leather interior is well kept with light wear to usual areas
- These include driver’s seat bolster and some marks to passenger seat
- Door cards in matching two tone with Elm Wood veneers in good order
- Carpets present well throughout car including boot area which is clean
- Elm Wood veneers to dashboard in good order with no reported cracks
- Switchgear, headlining and dashboard in good order with no issues reported
- No reported faults with switchgear, dials, lighting or electrics
- No dashboard warning lights visible in photos or notified
The Mechanics
- 4,196cc AJV8 400bhp supercharged engine
- 6spd automatic gearbox
- Full service history to 117,321 miles
- New battery installed
- 4 new Lambda sensors fitted
- The vendor informs us that the engine starts and runs superbly with no known faults
- No advisories on current MOT
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