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Asking Price: £24,500

1981 Jaguar XJS HE V12

Classicmobilia • UK

Market Position:

Highest 10% of Past Sales

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Asking Price: £24,500

1981 Jaguar XJS HE V12

UK

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

A recently fully restored Jaguar XJS V12 Coupe, noted for its powerful V12 engine and luxury features. This example has undergone extensive refurbishment by a Rolls Royce and Bentley restoration company, ensuring a very high standard of finish and mechanical condition.

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Condition 

10

Full restoration, beautiful condition, highest standards.

/ 10

73,264 miles

LUW719X

1981

Classified

Automatic

RHD

United Kingdom

Asking Price: £24,500

1981 Jaguar XJS HE V12

Classicmobilia • UK

Market Position:

Highest 10% of Past Sales

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Description

The Jaguar XJS V12 Coupe is a classic luxury grand tourer that was produced by the British automaker Jaguar from 1975 to 1996.

The car was designed as a successor to the Jaguar E-Type and aimed to combine performance, comfort, and style. Development and Design:The development of the XJS began in the late 1960s when work started on a replacement for the aging E-Type.

However, due to changing safety and emission regulations, as well as financial constraints, the launch of the XJS was delayed until 1975. The design of the XJS was a departure from the sleek, curvaceous lines of the E-Type.

It was more angular and had a long, sweeping roofline.

The car featured a prominent grille, quad headlights, and a distinctive flying buttress rear pillar design.

The XJS was initially offered as a coupe, and later a convertible version was introduced.V12

Engine:One of the highlights of the XJS was its engine.

The car was initially powered by a 5.3-liter V12 engine, which was later upgraded to a 6...

Price Analysis vs Other XJS Coupe V12s

£1,110

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£10,203

Median Price (Since 2020)

£46,883

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Previous XJS Coupe V12 Sales

MOT Information

Valid

Expires on 27th Mar 2027

Latest MOT mileage:

74,054 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 28th Mar 2026, 74,054 miles


Passed

On 11th Apr 2024, 73,798 miles


Passed

On 30th May 2009, 68,871 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

User Entered:
- Oil leak

Failed

On 28th May 2009, 68,871 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

Fail:
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)


User Entered:
- Oil leak

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Meet the Seller

Classicmobilia

Old Farm Park, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK7 8RE, England

Located in Milton Keynes, Classicmobilia is an independent dealership specialising in classic and collector motor cars. They offer sales, brokerage, and vehicle management services.

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