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Est: £22,000 - £26,000

1996 Jaguar XJS 4.0-Litre Celebration

United Kingdom • 16 May 2026 • Lot 564

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This Jaguar XJS Celebration is a late, limited-run model with only 20,464 miles. Its well-documented history and desirable features enhance its collectibility.

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Condition 

7

Low mileage, well-documented history.

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Automatic

Transmission:

SAJJNAED3EJ226271

Chassis No:

Odometer:

20,464 miles

N373 PFB

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

The Jaguar XJS 4.0-Litre Celebration represents the closing chapter of one of Jaguar’s longest-running and most recognisable grand tourers.

Introduced in 1995 to mark the end of XJ-S production, the 'Celebration’ specification brought together a number of desirable features as standard, effectively creating a run-out model that combined traditional Jaguar luxury with the benefits of the later AJ16 straight-six engine.
Its unique specification included chromed rear-view mirrors and headlight surrounds, Aerosport diamond-cut alloy wheels, steering wheel with wood sections top and bottom, a black handbrake lever with full leather cover, a leaping Jaguar embossed into the leather in the upper part of the seat backs and contrasting piping around the seats and boot cover
Powered by the 4.0-litre, 283bhp, AJ16 unit, the Celebration delivers effortless performance in keeping with its grand touring brief, paired with a well-sorted chassis and comfortable ride quality.

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Points of note

£750

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£7,346

Median Price (Since 2020)

£37,464

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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MOT Information

Valid

Expires on Apr 21 2027

Latest MOT Mileage

20,465 miles

Registration Date

1996-04-01

MOT History

Passed

On Apr 22 2026 with 20,465 miles


Passed

On Jul 26 2024 with 20,454 miles


Passed

On Aug 23 2021 with 20,376 miles


Passed

On Aug 26 2020 with 20,342 miles


Passed

On Jul 16 2019 with 20,290 miles


Passed

On Jul 17 2018 with 20,224 miles


Passed

On Jul 27 2017 with 20,127 miles


Passed

On Jul 19 2016 with 20,052 miles


Passed

On Aug 07 2015 with 19,859 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Passed

On Sep 16 2013 with 19,468 miles

There were 3 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)


User Entered:
- Front tyre treads getting low

Passed

On Sep 07 2009 with 19,400 miles


Passed

On Jul 02 2008 with 19,350 miles


Passed

On Jul 18 2007 with 18,249 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

User Entered:
- offside headlamp glass holed and has water ingress

Passed

On Mar 30 2007 with 18,056 miles


Failed

On Mar 30 2007 with 18,053 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Fail:
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)


Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passed

On Apr 06 2006 with 17,978 miles


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