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1994 Jaguar Sovereign 4.0 (XJ40)
United Kingdom • 10 May 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1994 Jaguar XJ40 Sovereign presents as a tidy, late-model example with just 60,000 miles. Finished in burgundy with a cream leather interior, it boasts a 4.0 inline-six engine and desirable Sovereign features. Recent maintenance includes a head gasket replacement and new catalytic converter.

Condition
6
The car presents well for its age, with a tidy appearance and relatively low mileage. While there are some minor, localized marks and advisories from its last MOT, the car has had some recent maintenance work done, including a replacement head gasket and catalytic converter. The limited use over the past 17 years suggests it could benefit from more regular driving.
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Automatic
Transmission:
SAJJHALD3AJ702008
Chassis No:
Odometer:
60,007 miles
L301OGU
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Tidy late model XJ40 4.0 example showing just 60,000 miles that's covered less than 5,500 miles in 17 years Dating from March 1994 this late model XJ40 series Jaguar XJ comes to us in desirable Sovereign specification and is finished in burgundy riding on its original 16” flat face alloy wheels.
Under the bonnet, we find the later 4.0 AJ6 inline six-cylinder 24-valve DOHC petrol engine good for c.245bhp and a surprising 392NM of torque driving the rear wheels via four-speed automatic transmission.
Inside, we find a more luxurious spec as a Sovereign model including rosewood trim, cream leather/leatherette piped red, cruise control, climate control with AC, electric windows, electric mirrors, heated rear screen, original jaguar radio/Cassette player and heated electric seats with driver memory.
The car presents well and shows just 60,007 miles with but a few limited, localised marks as pictured, was driven to the sale and moved around with ease as we took these shots and ...
Points of note
£760
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£2,481
Median Price (Since 2020)
£15,680
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jul 06 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
60,297 miles
Registration Date
1994-03-02
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 07 2025 with 60,297 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- all coil springs corroded
- rear subframe corroded
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- front offside and nearside tyres perished
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- rear diff leaking
Passed
On Sep 10 2024 with 60,140 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Advisory:
- underbody has corrosion
- steering and suspension component's corroded
- All coil springs corroded
- rear diff leaking
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On Sep 01 2023 with 60,088 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- front and rear subframes contain surface rust
- All coil springs corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- offside front tyre perished
Failed
On Aug 31 2023 with 60,086 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory:
- front and rear subframes contain surface rust
- All coil springs corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- offside front tyre perished
Passed
On Apr 07 2022 with 59,909 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- n/s/f fog light inop
- rear brake discs corroded
Failed
On Mar 31 2022 with 59,909 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- n/s/f fog light inop
- rear brake discs corroded
Passed
On Jan 24 2018 with 59,884 miles
Passed
On Dec 02 2016 with 59,876 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front tyre perished
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Passed
On Mar 11 2015 with 58,946 miles
Passed
On Mar 18 2014 with 57,859 miles
Passed
On Mar 14 2013 with 57,169 miles
Passed
On Mar 26 2012 with 56,955 miles
Failed
On Mar 08 2012 with 56,949 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Passed
On Mar 07 2011 with 56,558 miles
Passed
On Mar 18 2010 with 56,521 miles
Passed
On Apr 04 2009 with 56,302 miles
Passed
On Mar 20 2008 with 56,095 miles
Passed
On Mar 24 2007 with 55,177 miles
Passed
On Mar 24 2006 with 54,638 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User Entered:
- drivers seat worn
Failed
On Mar 24 2006 with 54,635 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User Entered:
- drivers seat worn

