£4,000 - £6,000
1986 Jaguar XJ-S HE
United Kingdom • 9 Nov 2025 • Lot 853
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1986 Jaguar XJ-S HE is finished in Tungsten Metallic with a grey leather interior. It features a 5.3-liter V12 engine, automatic transmission, and a comprehensive service history, making it a desirable classic for enjoyment and preservation.
Condition
7
Well-presented with specialist attention.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
SAJJNAEW3BC136315
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
D511 UNU
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Introduced in 1981, the XJ-S HE (High Efficiency) refined Jaguar’s grand tourer with improved performance and economy from its re-engineered V12 engine, remaining a popular luxury coupé through the 1980s
First registered in 1986 and originally supplied by Paramount Jaguar Ltd in Derby.
Serviced by them six times to 1989, followed by Jaguar Nottingham and later specialist David Cunningham, Aberdeen, with 20 service stamps recorded up to 2016.
The car has since received further specialist attention though has been off the road kept in professional storage since 2017
Finished in Tungsten Metallic with gold pinstripe detailing, complemented by a grey leather interior, Walnut veneer trim and 15" 'Lattice' alloy wheels
Powered by Jaguar’s 5.3-litre naturally aspirated V12 producing around 295bhp, paired with a smooth 3-speed automatic gearbox driving the rear wheels
The specification includes electrically operated windows, power steering, air-conditioning and a period Panasonic radio-casse...
Points of note
£750
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,512
Median Price (Since 2020)
£37,464
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Dec 01 2024
Latest MOT Mileage
83,026 miles
Registration Date
1986-11-19
MOT History
Passed
On Dec 02 2023 with 83,026 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Overall condition of underbody corroded
Passed
On Jul 10 2023 with 83,024 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Overall condition of under vehicle corroded
Failed
On Jul 04 2023 with 83,024 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Major:
- Hazard warning switch inoperative Hazards don't work (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- Steering rack insecure has movement when doing side to side at nearside wheel (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Minor:
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Overall condition of under vehicle corroded
Passed
On Sep 24 2016 with 80,005 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower arm (2.4.G.2)
- both front tyres perished and cracked
Passed
On Oct 28 2015 with 79,665 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Oil leak
- Fuel pipes corroded
Failed
On Oct 28 2015 with 79,665 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Passed
On Sep 20 2014 with 79,857 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Fuel pipe/s corroded
- Oil leak
- exhaust system corroded
Passed
On Jul 15 2013 with 79,821 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- Fuel pipe/s corroded
- Oil leak
Failed
On Jul 15 2013 with 79,821 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
User Entered:
- Fuel pipe/s corroded
- Oil leak
Passed
On May 04 2012 with 79,782 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
User Entered:
- SLIGHT WEAR AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.
- SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAKS.
- L/H EXHUAST INSECURE AT MOUNTING.
- GENERAL OIL LEAKS.
Passed
On Jul 01 2011 with 79,747 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
User Entered:
- GENERAL OIL LEAKS.
- SLIGHT WEAR AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.
- SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAKS.
- L/H EXHAUST SLIGHTLY LOOSE AT REAR.
Passed
On Jun 07 2010 with 79,611 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
User Entered:
- R/H NUMBER PLATE LIGHT SLIGHTLY DULL.
- REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY.
- SOME WEAR AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.
- EXHAUST TAILBOX HITTING AT L/H SIDE.
- GENERAL OIL LEAKS.
- HANDBRAKE SLIGHTLY POOR AT 17%.
Passed
On Jun 08 2009 with 79,550 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
User Entered:
- R/H/F SEATBELT SLIGHTLY FRAYED AT EDGES.
- PETROL CAP SEAL SLIGHTLY PERISHED.
- METAL FUEL PIPE CORRODED.
- SLIGHT WEAR AND CORROSION AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.
- EXHAUST HITTING AT L/H/R BRAKE CALIPER.
- EXHAUST LEAKING SLIGHTLY.
- L/H/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.
Passed
On Jun 16 2008 with 79,497 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
User Entered:
- R/H/F SEATBELT SLIGHTLY FRAYED.
- PETROL CAP SEAL SLIGHTLY PERISHED.
- L/H/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.
- SLIGHT WEAR AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.
- GENERAL ENGINE OIL LEAKS.
- SLIGHT WEAR AT BOTH REAR RADIUS ARM BUSHES.
- L/H/R EXHAUST TAILBOX MOUNTING INSECURE.
Passed
On Jul 10 2007 with 79,443 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
User Entered:
- CHROME TRIM SLIGHTLY LOOSE AT REAR BUMPER.
- HISSING NOISE AT L/H SIDE OF ENGINE.
- GENERAL ENGINE AND GEARBOX OIL LEAKS.
- L/H/R EXHAUST TAILBOX FOULING BRAKE CALIPER.
- REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY.
Passed
On Jun 30 2006 with 79,034 miles
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