Highlights
- Recently imported from salt-free Japan
- Exceptionally genuine low mileage car
- High specification Sovereign
- Desirable Ivory & Sable leather interior
- Excellent condition reflecting low mileage
- Newly MOT'd
The Appeal
Replacing a long-running, much-loved car is never easy. With its new X350 XJ Jaguar cleverly delivered by combining traditional aesthetics with thoroughly modern engineering.
Extensive use of aluminium made the new car surprisingly nimble for a big executive saloon. Potent V8s and a high specification prioritising wood and leather wooed buyers out of rival German cars.
This 2004 top-spec Sovereign must be one of the lowest mileage examples to come to market in recent years. It has covered just 13,000 miles in 20 years. Until 2021 it resided in salt-free Japan, which - together with that low mileage - likely explains the impeccable condition.
This is as close to a new X350 as it is surely possible to get, which is great news for enthusiasts of these luxurious Jaguar saloons. Equipped with a fresh MOT it looks ready to enjoy.
The History and Paperwork
- DVLA records first registration in Japan as 1st October 2004
- Imported to the UK in June 2021
- First registered here on 1st September 2021
- Importation documentation provided with vehicle
- Two UK owners since arriving in UK
- Current owner since 13th April 2022
- VDI check dated 28th March 2022 showing clear with only importation to note
- 1 key with factory fob
- Last MOT expired on 12th of January 2024
- Less than 300kms covered between two MOT tests
- Only being sold due to ill health
The Condition
- Very well kept condition reflecting low mileage
- Desirable Platinum Silver paintwork appears unmarked
- Bodywork in similarly well kept condition
- Factory split spoke seven spoke alloys in unmarked condition
- Only the centre caps show some misting, an easy repair
- Shod with Pirelli tyres in good condition with plenty of tread
- Underside well kept reflecting salt-free Japanese roads and sparing use
- High specification Sovereign interior with Ivory & Sable trim
- Well kept carpets with factory fitted protective over mats
- Jaguar infotainment system with sat nav and phone set up
- Electric seats with seat heaters
- Dark wood burr walnut veneers in good order
- Wood and leather steering wheel with wooden gear knob
The Mechanics
- 3,500cc Jaguar AJV8 engine developing 260bhp
- 6spd automatic gearbox with Jaguar J-Gate enabling sequential shifting
- Very low mileage car with limited recent use
- MOT'd and ready to enjoy
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