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1985 Jaguar XJSC HE
United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot 63r
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1985 Jaguar XJSC HE is finished in silver with a black leather interior. It has had some recent work done, including brake and suspension work, and the vendor is selling due to poor health.

Condition
6
Moderate wear, some reconditioning required.
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
SAJJNACW3CC124080
Chassis No:
Odometer:
35,363 miles
C817 XVR
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Offered without reserve.
Classic colour combination
Recent MoT test certificate
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 offered a refined cabin with rich wood veneers, su...
Points of note
£4,463
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£10,340
Median Price (Since 2020)
£27,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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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

