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1986 JAGUAR XJ-S 5.3 HE CONVERTIBLE AUTO
United Kingdom • 31 Jan 2026 • Lot 430
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a black 1986 Jaguar XJ-S cabriolet with a 5.3-liter V12 engine and 102k miles. Dry-stored for 18 years, it requires recommissioning, although it is reported to run, drive and stop.
Condition
4
Dry-stored, requires recommissioning, wear evident.
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
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Odometer:
102,000 miles
C678 RRC
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
No Reserve.
This black Jaguar XJ-S is a rare example of a 5.3-litre HE V12 cabriolet, with 102k miles showing on its odometer.
The car will shortly qualify for Historic status, having been registered on 23rd May 1986.
It has been dry-stored for the last 18 years.The latest MoT expired in 2007, so some recommissioning and repairs will be required, but the vendor tells us that the car will run, drive and stop.
Recommissioning was started 4 years ago, including new rear brake discs, pads calipers and battery.
Receipts for discs & pads and other items are included in the history file.
The Jaguar also comes with its original service and warranty book stamped up to 95,174 miles, together with a 2014 MoT failure certificate, various invoices, previous V5, several tax discs and a printed workshop manual.The next owner will need to apply for a new V5C.
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Points of note
£291
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£11,809
Median Price (Since 2020)
£131,625
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Invalid
Test Failed on Jul 04 2019
Latest MOT Mileage
102,099 miles
Registration Date
1986-05-23
MOT History
Failed
On Jul 04 2019 with 102,099 miles
There were 17 defects noted, with 3 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear cradle mount. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Advisory:
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- (Dangerous) vehicle could not be fully raised off the ramp due to corrosion in lifting areas. fully inspection could NOT be carried out. All faults in yellow chalk.
Failed
On Jun 16 2014 with 102,099 miles
There were 11 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
- Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- (Dangerous) Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Jan 31 2006 with 102,099 miles
Failed
On Jan 23 2006 with 102,099 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Advisory:
- Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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