Single-family ownership prior to the vendor’s purchase in January 2024
Serviced by Taggarts Jaguar up to 35,820 miles, odometer now shows 40,440 miles
MOT valid until May 2027
The Appeal
In manual form, the AJ6-engined XJS is the model at its most lithe. These are genuinely quick cars, and they handle surprisingly well for their size and weight. In coupé form, the XJS is arguably at its most handsome (flying buttresses and all), and this 1991 example is described by the vendor as being finished in what they consider the best colour combination available.
This Diamond Blue Metallic car benefits from strong provenance, having been in one family's hands from new before passing to the current owner. It was serviced by Taggarts Jaguar up to 35,820 miles, with a subsequent specialist service reported at 36,363 miles, and comes with service receipts and previous MOT certificates to support its history. The interior, including the wood veneers and headcloth, is described as being in very pleasing order. Mechanically, the vendor states the car starts readily, drives without fault, and has recently passed its MOT. For those seeking a well-kept manual XJS Coupé with genuine history and honest condition, this one warrants close attention.
Mileage: 40,440 miles (supported by service book and MOT history)
Country of registration: UK
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until May 2027
Technical specs: 4.0-litre AJ6 inline-six engine paired with a 5-speed manual transmission
Paperwork: V5C, owner’s handbooks, service book, service receipts and some previous MOT certificates available
Service book
09/99 - 35,820 miles - Taggarts Jaguar 10/94 - 24,167 miles - Taggarts Jaguar 12/93 - 18,738 miles - Taggarts Jaguar 11/92 - 8,732 miles - Taggarts Jaguar 06/92 - 5,637 miles - Taggarts Jaguar 12/91 - 1,007 miles - Taggarts Jaguarimage.png1.23 MB
The Detail
Diamond Blue Metallic paint
15-inch ‘Lattice’ wheels
Cream leather interior with elegant wood inlays
Air conditioning, electrically adjustable seats, onboard trip computer
Toolkit, spare wheel and umbrella supplied
A specialist service was carried out at 36,363 miles, we are told
Recently passed its MOT with two advisories; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (we’re told the latter has since been rectified)
The vendor states the body presents with only very minor marks
The vendor describes the interior as in very nice condition with no tears or damage to seats or carpets
Wood veneers and headcloth described by the vendor as in lovely condition
Slight wear to the black exterior door trims
Suspension arms and subframe have very light surface rust, described as easily treated and not significant enough to warrant an MOT advisory
The vendor states the engine starts first time and revs freely
Gearbox described by the vendor as smooth, with a healthy clutch
The vendor states the car drives as it should with no shudders or bangsimage.png1.66 MB
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