£2,600 (Est: £2,000 - £4,000)
1988 Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible
United Kingdom • 10 Jul 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1988 Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible is presented as a restoration project, featuring a rare color combination of gloss black over cognac leather. While mechanically in fair condition, it has rust and requires cosmetic work, making it suitable for enthusiasts willing to invest in its restoration.
Condition
3
The car is described as a restoration project with rust and some mechanical issues, although it is running and driving. This suggests that it requires substantial reconditioning, aligning with a 'Below Average' rating.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
89153
Chassis No:
Odometer:
89,153 miles
E877 NAC
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Background: The Jaguar XJ-S - later rebranded as the XJS - was a luxury grand tourer that carved out a distinct identity over a two-decade production run from 1975 to 1996.
Offered in coupé, fixed-profile, and full convertible variants, the XJS became Jaguar’s longest-running model, with 115,413 units produced over 20 years and seven months.
Built on the platform of the XJ saloon, the XJS drew attention with its unconventional rear buttresses and bold styling - a design partly shaped by Malcolm Sayer, Jaguar’s pioneering aerodynamicist.
Sayer, known for applying advanced aerodynamic principles to car design, passed away in 1970 before the styling was finalized.
Launched in the shadow of a global fuel crisis, the XJS arrived at a time when a 5.3-litre V12 grand tourer seemed out of step with the market.
Yet Jaguar pressed forward, replacing the iconic E-Type with a car that reflected a dramatic shift in design and purpose.
The final chapter of the XJS story began in 1991, after J...
Points of note
£650
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,174
Median Price (Since 2020)
£48,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jun 03 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
89,138 miles
Registration Date
1988-05-20
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 04 2025 with 89,138 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All around underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed
On Sep 07 2023 with 88,948 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- All around Undersealed
Passed
On Jun 17 2022 with 88,818 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Mar 04 2021 with 88,641 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Passed
On Feb 10 2020 with 88,290 miles
Passed
On Apr 16 2018 with 88,112 miles
Passed
On Sep 21 2007 with 88,104 miles
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