£4,004
1985 Jaguar XJ-SC HE Offered without reserve
United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot 121
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1985 Jaguar XJ-SC HE, offered without reserve, features a classic silver exterior with black leather interior and detachable roof. Recent work includes brake and suspension maintenance, petrol tank refurbishment, and repairs to the rear suspension mounting and outer sill, with an MoT valid until November 2026.
Condition
6
The car description mentions that the vendor acquired the car with a view to having some minor body repairs carried out and that the nearside rear suspension mounting was repaired and the outer sill was replaced for a new MoT. It also mentions that the vendor is having to part with the car due to poor health. Considering that some repairs were needed and the vendor's health issues might have prevented further maintenance, the car is in 'Good' condition with moderate wear visible and some reconditioning required.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
SAJJNACW3CC124080
Chassis No:
Odometer:
35,400 miles
C817 XVR
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Year: 1985 Make: Jaguar Model: XJSC HE Registration: C817 XVR Chassis No: SAJJNACW3CC124080 Engine No: 8S035899H8 Odometer: 35,363 That Jaguar's XJS will become a 'bona fide' classic is beyond doubt.
Launched in 1975, its twenty-one-year production life was a testimony to the excellence of its basic designand represents a fascinating chapter in British grand touring history, blending elegance, performance, and innovation.
Introduced in the early 1980s, the ‘HE’ designation stood for ‘High Efficiency’, referring to Jaguar’s redesigned V12 cylinder heads.
This improved combustion efficiency, delivering more power while significantly reducing fuel consumption, an important achievement in the post–fuel crisis era.
Visually, the XJS HE retained the long bonnet, sweeping roofline, and distinctive flying buttresses that set it apart from its predecessor, the E-Type.
While controversial at first, the design aged gracefully and came to define Jaguar luxury in the 1980s.
Inside, the car of...
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£4,004
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£9,887
Median Price (Since 2020)
£27,000
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Nov 23 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
35,363 miles
Registration Date
1985-08-01
MOT History
Passed
On Nov 24 2025 with 35,363 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On Nov 06 2025 with 35,363 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Feb 15 2021 with 35,262 miles
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