£8,000 (Est: £4,000 - £5,000)
1986 JAGUAR 4.2 XJ6 AUTO
Mathewsons • UK • 29 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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£8,000 (Est: £4,000 - £5,000)
1986 JAGUAR 4.2 XJ6 AUTO
UK • 29 Oct 2026 • Lot 430
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1986 Jaguar 4.2 XJ6 Auto, a Series 3 model, sold for £8,000, significantly exceeding its £4,000-£5,000 estimate. The car has a recent MOT until September 2027 and comes with a comprehensive history file.
Its appeal lies in its classic status and the strong auction result, indicating high demand for well-presented examples of this model despite the lack of specific condition details provided in this excerpt.
Condition
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100,149 miles (via 2026 MOT)
C970 ARV
1986
Auction
Automatic
LHD
United Kingdom
£8,000 (Est: £4,000 - £5,000)
1986 JAGUAR 4.2 XJ6 AUTO
Mathewsons • UK • 29 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
Mileage: Please refer to the video for the mileage showing Make: JAGUAR Model: 4.2 XJ6 AUTO Registration: C970 ARV
Engine Size (cc): 4235 Year of Manufacture: 1986 Date First Registered: 24/01/1986 MOT Expiry Date: 20/09/2027 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 21 October 2026 - Tuesday 27 October 2026
Price Analysis vs Other XJ6s
£290
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,628
Median Price (Since 2020)
£46,446
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous XJ6 Sales
MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 20th Sept 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
100,149 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 21st Sept 2026, 100,149 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Failed
On 14th Sept 2026, 100,149 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed
On 15th Apr 2025, 99,959 miles
Failed
On 15th Apr 2025, 99,958 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
MOT Mileage Trend
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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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