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£5,400 (Est: £6,000 - £7,000)

1988 JAGUAR XJ-S CONVERTIBLE AUTO

Mathewsons • UK • 25 Jun 2026

Market Position:

Lowest 20% of Past Sales

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£5,400 (Est: £6,000 - £7,000)

1988 JAGUAR XJ-S CONVERTIBLE AUTO

UK • 25 Jun 2026 • Lot 587

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1988 Jaguar XJ-S Convertible, previously owned by Rick Wakeman, underwent restoration around 2010 and has been kept in a garage with minimal use in the last decade. Despite its low mileage and restoration, it sold below its estimated price range.

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Condition 

7

The car was restored to a decent standard around 2010 and has been garaged since. It has very low mileage in the last 10 years (less than 500 miles). However, the mileage is stated as 'please refer to photos' and the current mileage is not explicitly given, only the odometer reading which may not be accurate after restoration. The car was sold for less than the estimated value.

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75,000 miles

F35 RTM

1988

Auction

Automatic

LHD

United Kingdom

£5,400 (Est: £6,000 - £7,000)

1988 JAGUAR XJ-S CONVERTIBLE AUTO

Mathewsons • UK • 25 Jun 2026

Market Position:

Lowest 20% of Past Sales

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Description

Mileage: Please refer to the photos for mileage showing Make: JAGUAR Model: XJ-S CONVERTIBLE AUTO Registration: F35 RTM

Engine Size (cc): 5343 Year of Manufacture: 1988 Date First Registered: 01/08/1988 MOT Expiry Date: 05/05/2027 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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Lowest 20% of Past Sales

Compared to previous sales, the sale price placed this vehicle in the lowest 20% of past sales for the XJ-S Convertible.

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Previous XJ-S Convertible Sales

MOT Information

Valid

Expires on 5th May 2027

Latest MOT mileage:

69,647 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 6th May 2026, 69,647 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

Minor:
- Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))


Advisory:
- slight petrol pipe corrosion
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passed

On 30th May 2019, 69,647 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passed

On 25th May 2018, 69,647 miles


Passed

On 7th Jun 2017, 69,647 miles

There were 5 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Oil leak
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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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