Highlights
- One custodian from new - initially as company car, then personally owned
- Complete service history with main dealer and independent garage records
- MOT valid until April 2026
- The car has been hardly used in the last 10 year due to the vendor working overseas
- All three original keys present
- Indicates 43,214 miles
The Appeal
The X308 really recaptured the old Jaguar motto - grace, pace and space - in a big way. Sharing the styling from its X300 predecessor, it felt fearlessly traditional and handsomely specified, with a very nicely finished cabin in keeping with Jaguar's luxurious, executive-friendly image.
Of the X308s, the Sovereign was naturally the highest specified, and it's one of these we've come across today. This handsome car stands out for its remarkable single-ownership history, having been with the same custodian since new - first as a company car before being personally acquired.
The car has been well-maintained throughout its life, benefiting from proper storage in a garage under a Jaguar cover, which has helped preserve its condition over the years. The vendor has used the car little in recent years, it's accompanied by a strong paperwork file and it's accompanied by an MOT until April 2026. No doubt about it, it's a fabulous opportunity.
Of the X308s, the Sovereign was naturally the highest specified, and it's one of these we've come across today. This handsome car stands out for its remarkable single-ownership history, having been with the same custodian since new - first as a company car before being personally acquired.
The car has been well-maintained throughout its life, benefiting from proper storage in a garage under a Jaguar cover, which has helped preserve its condition over the years. The vendor has used the car little in recent years, it's accompanied by a strong paperwork file and it's accompanied by an MOT until April 2026. No doubt about it, it's a fabulous opportunity.
History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1999 with one custodian from new
- Initially owned as a company car, then personally acquired by the same owner
- Continuous custody proven by original bill of sale
- Complete service history available
- Initially serviced by main dealer, then by independent garage
- Invoices from Lancaster Jaguar available
- Standard long wheel base model with no modifications
- All three keys present
- The car has been hardly used in the last 10 year due to the vendor working overseas
- The car has always been garaged which is very apparent with excellent the condition of the car
- No modifications to the car everything is original as it left the factory
- Indicates 43,214 miles
- MOT valid until April 2026
The Condition
- The paintwork is flawless apart from a couple of small blemishes to the bumper
- Paint treated with Diamond Bright coating when purchased
- Undercarriage presents well due to indoor storage and use of car cover
- Tinted glass from the factory
- Interior appears in smart condition for its age
- Original Lambswool rugs present
- Seats slightly marked but in good condition for a 25-year-old car
- Headlining needs replacing (common fault, approximately £350 repair)
- Rear view mirror is misted up and needs removal and cleaning
The Mechanics
- 4.0-litre V8 engine
- 5-speed automatic transmission
- Believed to be mechanically standard
- The engine bay is in exceptional as new conditional
- The vendor reports that the car is in smooth running order
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