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£3,920 (Est: £2,200 - £1,200)

JAGUAR XJ 4.0 SOVEREIGN

SWVA • UK • 30 Oct 2025

Market Position:

Highest 20% of Past Sales

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£3,920 (Est: £2,200 - £1,200)

JAGUAR XJ 4.0 SOVEREIGN

UK • 30 Oct 2025

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1995 Jaguar XJ Sovereign is a low-mileage example with only 47,121 miles and has been owned by the vendor for the last 16 years. Finished in Carnival Red with a Cream leather interior, it comes with a good history file and useful spares, making it an appealing acquisition for collectors and enthusiasts.

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Condition 

8

The car is described as being in great, low-mileage condition, reflecting careful ownership and light use. There are no mentions of significant cosmetic or mechanical issues, suggesting minimal imperfections.

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47,121 miles

M251MDV

United Kingdom

Automatic

RHD

Auction

£3,920 (Est: £2,200 - £1,200)

JAGUAR XJ 4.0 SOVEREIGN

SWVA • UK • 30 Oct 2025

Market Position:

Highest 20% of Past Sales

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Description

In Brief:

Great, low mileage example of an X300 XJ Sovereign

Finished in Carnival Red with a contrasting Cream leather interior Owned by The Vendor for the last 16 years Just 2 former keepers Genuine 47,121 miles from new

On the Surface:

A great, low-mileage example of the X300 Jaguar Sovereign, finished in Carnival Red with a contrasting Cream leather interior and complemented by chrome detailing characteristic of the model.

The car presents very well, reflecting careful ownership and light use throughout its life.

Maintenance & History:

Supplied new in 1995, this Jaguar has covered a genuine 47,121 miles from new.

It has been in the careful hands of The Vendor for the past 16 years, with just two former keepers prior.

Its well-preserved condition and comprehensive history make it an appealing example of the model.

This Sovereign is accompanied by a good history file, including old MOT certificates and invoices covering servicing and maintenance.

In addition to the docum...

Price Analysis vs Other Sovereign 4.0s

£760

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£2,481

Median Price (Since 2020)

£15,680

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Previous Sovereign 4.0 Sales

MOT Information

Valid

Expires on 7th Jul 2027

Latest MOT mileage:

47,391 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 8th Jul 2026, 47,391 miles

There were 12 defects noted.

Advisory:
- under-shield covers fitted
- Nearside Rear wheel arch corroding
- Offside Rear wheel arch coroding
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by subframe mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by subframe mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Failed

On 29th Jun 2026, 47,354 miles

There were 15 defects noted.

Major:
- Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill x2 place holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill x3 holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))


Advisory:
- under-shield covers fitted
- Nearside Rear wheel arch corroding
- Offside Rear wheel arch coroding
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by subframe mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by subframe mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Passed

On 9th May 2025, 47,087 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Passed

On 24th May 2024, 46,967 miles

There were 3 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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