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1996 Jaguar XJ-S 4.0 Celebration
United Kingdom • 13 Sept 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1996 Jaguar XJS Celebration is a late model with low mileage (70,050 miles) and long-term lady ownership. It features a 4.0 AJ16 engine, Sapphire Blue Metallic finish, and Ivory leather interior but has some cosmetic issues that need addressing.
Condition
6
The car shows some minor cosmetic issues, including blistering on the front scuttle and sill end, staining on the rear seat squab, and slight droop to the headlining. However, it is a low mileage example with long-term lady ownership and a complete history file, suggesting it has been reasonably well-maintained.
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Automatic
Transmission:
SAJJNAED3EJ225660
Chassis No:
Odometer:
70,050 miles
P903FKR
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Lovely, late 4.0 Celebration from 15 year lady ownership showing just 70,050 miles driven 100 miles to the sale Supplied new by Lancaster Jaguar of Sevenoaks, Kent in July 1996 this beautiful Blue Jaguar XJS Celebration is one of the very last 75 built and is finished in Sapphire Blue Metallic and sits on its set of Celebration model specific 16 inch alloy wheels and looks a treat to behold, the last of the XJS being arguably the best of the bunch and was driven some 100 miles to the sale.
Under the bonnet, we find the 4.0 AJ16 six-cylinder engine which drives the rear wheels via four-speed ZF automatic transmission which offers all the performance you’d likely need in such a svelte coupe without the consumption of the V12.
Inside this Celebration example we find embossed Ivory leather seats piped mushroom, light Elm wood trim which extends to the hand brake and steering wheel too.
In addition, we also note electric seat operation, cruise control, electric windows, elect...
Points of note
£537
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,912
Median Price (Since 2020)
£52,980
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Apr 01 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
70,838 miles
Registration Date
1996-08-01
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 02 2026 with 70,838 miles
Passed
On Oct 01 2024 with 70,507 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Oct 03 2023 with 70,172 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Corrosion to outer sill
Passed
On Jul 13 2022 with 69,758 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed
On Aug 09 2021 with 69,429 miles
Failed
On Aug 04 2021 with 69,429 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- 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))
Passed
On Aug 06 2020 with 69,001 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed
On Aug 06 2020 with 69,001 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Aug 02 2019 with 68,763 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front brake discs slightly corroded
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed
On Jul 30 2018 with 68,274 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Failed
On Jul 23 2018 with 68,274 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Front brake discs worn and corroded
- Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Passed
On Aug 03 2017 with 67,753 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating and close to legal limit
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (small bush) (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake discs slightly corroded
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed
On Aug 04 2016 with 66,937 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)
- Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed
On Aug 06 2015 with 66,349 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed
On Jul 30 2014 with 65,541 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- Slight wear and corrosion to front brake discs
- n/s and o/s front wheels have slightly restricted free movement
Passed
On Jul 23 2013 with 64,461 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Coolant leak
Failed
On Jul 10 2013 with 64,461 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
User Entered:
- Coolant leak
Passed
On Jul 19 2012 with 63,084 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Passed
On Jul 27 2011 with 61,964 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
User Entered:
- Exhaust Manifold cracked
Failed
On Jul 21 2011 with 61,961 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Advisory:
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
User Entered:
- Exhaust Manifold cracked
Passed
On Jul 30 2010 with 60,991 miles
Passed
On Jul 22 2009 with 58,554 miles
Passed
On Jul 22 2008 with 57,147 miles
Passed
On Aug 07 2007 with 54,834 miles
Passed
On Jul 25 2006 with 52,006 miles
Failed
On Jul 17 2006 with 52,006 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
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