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£8,800 (Est: £9,000 - £10,000)

1989 JAGUAR XJ-S CONVERTIBLE AUTO

Mathewsons • UK • 24 Jun 2026

Market Position:

Lower Mid-Market

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£8,800 (Est: £9,000 - £10,000)

1989 JAGUAR XJ-S CONVERTIBLE AUTO

UK • 24 Jun 2026 • Lot 30

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1989 Jaguar XJS Convertible, powered by a 5.3L V12 engine, sold for £8,800, slightly below its estimate. It boasts a recent brake overhaul and a new battery, with a current MOT valid until May 2027.

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Condition 

7

The car is described as a 'very nice survivor car, well-maintained' with a recent brake overhaul and new battery. It has 12 months MOT. While it's running and driven to the auction, the condition isn't described as pristine or outstanding, suggesting some wear consistent with a 'Very Good' rating.

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48,560 miles (via 2026 MOT)

281 POD

1989

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Automatic

RHD

United Kingdom

£8,800 (Est: £9,000 - £10,000)

1989 JAGUAR XJ-S CONVERTIBLE AUTO

Mathewsons • UK • 24 Jun 2026

Market Position:

Lower Mid-Market

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Description

Mileage: Please refer to the photos for mileage showing Make: JAGUAR Model: XJ-S CONVERTIBLE AUTO Registration: 281 POD

Engine Size (cc): 5343 Transmission: Petrol Year of Manufacture: 1989 Date First Registered: 14/02/1989 MOT Expiry Date: 27/05/2027 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 17 June 2026 - Tuesday 23 June 2026

Price Analysis vs Other XJ-S Convertibles

£291

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£11,324

Median Price (Since 2020)

£131,625

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Previous XJ-S Convertible Sales

MOT Information

Valid

Expires on 27th May 2027

Latest MOT mileage:

48,560 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 28th May 2026, 48,560 miles


Passed

On 4th Jul 2023, 48,488 miles


Passed

On 4th Jul 2022, 48,320 miles


Passed

On 9th Jul 2021, 48,227 miles


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Auction House Headquarters

Mathewsons

Pickering Road, Thornton-le-Dale, Pickering, Yorkshire, YO18 7LH

Operating from Pickering, North Yorkshire, Mathewsons is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold regular live auctions and provide vehicle consignment services.

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