£3,192
1986 Jaguar XJ6 SIII 3.4 Automatic
United Kingdom • 3 Aug 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1986 Jaguar XJ6 SIII 3.4 Automatic is a well-maintained classic with 82,700 miles, recent service, and new Pirelli tires. The car has a recent MOT with no advisories, but the body has some blemishes and there's a slight misfire.
Condition
6
The car has had a lot of recent work done, including a respray and new mechanical components. However, the description notes some blemishes in the paint/bodywork, indicating it is not in perfect condition. The interior is described as nice, but the exterior issues prevent a higher rating.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
SAJJAALA3CC447100
Chassis No:
Odometer:
82,740 miles
C657PGM
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
1986 Jaguar XJ6 SIII 3.4 Automatic From a deceased estate; current owner 5 years; 82,700 miles; recent service and new Pirelli tyres; recent £5k spend and recent MOT with no advisories The ground-breaking XJ6 made such an impact at launch that virtually every other luxury saloon on the market was rendered over-priced and obsolete overnight.
Its combination of stunning looks, performance, refinement and ride comfort, not to mention value for money, shook the rest of the industry to the core.
No wonder CAR magazine voted it 'Car of the Year' in 1968 and later, in 12-cylinder Daimler form, 'Best Car in the World'.
It remained in production for 26 years, going through three stages of development before being replaced by the X300 in 1994.
The Series 3 model (as here) came out in 1979 and was subtly redesigned by Pininfarina with a few minor tweaks to improve safety and wind noise, with features such as bigger rubber bumpers, flush-fitting door handles, one-piece front windows with no qu...
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£290
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,021
Median Price (Since 2020)
£41,895
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jul 31 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
82,869 miles
Registration Date
1986-02-10
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 01 2025 with 82,869 miles
Failed
On Jan 06 2025 with 82,860 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed
On Apr 28 2022 with 82,629 miles
Failed
On Apr 28 2022 with 82,629 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Failed
On Jun 09 2021 with 82,568 miles
There were 5 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jul 09 2020 with 81,931 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- HEADLIGHT SWITCH INSECURE
Failed
On Jul 09 2020 with 81,931 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- HEADLIGHT SWITCH INSECURE
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Passed
On Jun 11 2019 with 81,106 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On Jun 13 2018 with 79,328 miles
Failed
On May 18 2018 with 79,328 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On May 24 2017 with 77,935 miles
Passed
On May 25 2016 with 77,873 miles
Failed
On May 16 2016 with 77,866 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Apr 17 2015 with 77,761 miles
Failed
On Feb 26 2015 with 77,752 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Mar 03 2014 with 77,705 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Mar 05 2013 with 77,515 miles
Failed
On Mar 27 2012 with 77,241 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Passed
On Mar 27 2012 with 77,241 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Failed
On Mar 08 2012 with 77,202 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Apr 05 2011 with 76,599 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
- Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Apr 08 2010 with 75,439 miles
Passed
On Apr 04 2009 with 74,278 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
User Entered:
- advise steering rack mounting bushes deteriated at time of test ( owner advised / shown )
- advise both upper & lower ball joint dust covers to offside front deteriated at time of test ( owner advised / shown )
- advise leak on or around rear axle differential at time of test ( owner advised / shown )
Passed
On Apr 08 2008 with 73,514 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Oct 05 2006 with 72,251 miles
Failed
On Sep 27 2006 with 72,239 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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