£5,120 (Est: £5,000 - £6,000)
1987 Jaguar XJ12 Sovereign 5.3 Pure elegance with possibly the greatest engine ever made
United Kingdom • 14 Feb 2026 • Lot 268
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1987 Jaguar XJ12 Sovereign boasts a 5.3L V12 engine and a comprehensive restoration in the late 90s. Having been enjoyed by the same owner for 25 years, it features a color change to Cranberry and tan leather interior, presenting a unique and well-cared-for classic.
Condition
7
The car had a full restoration in the late 90s, including new panels, respray, and reconditioned alloys. It has been well-maintained for the last 25 years, suggesting it is in solid condition with slight wear. The more recent color change suggests more recent attention to cosmetics.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
SAJJDALW3CA478345
Chassis No:
Odometer:
93,000 miles
240 XMN
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Purchased by our current vendor, Tom, in late 1996 with a mileage of 67,000 miles and a complete service history, this range topping Jaguar XJ V12 was finished in White with Tan leather interior.
Within the first few years a full restoration took place.
New wings, doors, boot, front and rear valances and also new bumpers, front and rear windows removed and a full respray undertaken, oh, and the pepperpot alloys were reconditioned.
The fact is, Tom had a lot of work done in the late 90s.
We have the invoices on file from specialists XJ Services and David Marks that we would encourage you to view.
Safe to say that by the time he had finished, he had the car he desired in the condition he wanted.
Tom has continued to enjoy the Jaguar for the last 25 years with ongoing general maintenance and careful attention to detail.
Relocating to the Isle of Man in 2016, Tom was obviously joined by his beloved Jaguar and soon after decided that a colour change would be a good idea but what colo...
Points of note
£1,200
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,520
Median Price (Since 2020)
£48,804
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Dec 09 2016
Latest MOT Mileage
92,721 miles
Registration Date
1987-09-11
MOT History
Passed
On Dec 10 2015 with 92,721 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front slight bind
- Offside Rear slight bind
Failed
On Aug 05 2014 with 92,700 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Passed
On Jul 09 2009 with 91,098 miles
Passed
On Apr 03 2008 with 90,479 miles
Failed
On Mar 13 2008 with 90,477 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Failed
On Mar 28 2007 with 90,194 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Passed
On Mar 28 2007 with 90,194 miles
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