Highlights

Ex-Japanese import
Only 66,000 miles with full service history
Valid advisory-free MOT until December 2025
12 month warranty available at additional cost

The Appeal

The X358 is a car that's aged beyond elegantly. Loaded with top-notch tech that rapidly advanced it from the X308, it sadly proved a sales disappointment for much the reason it's now so prized. The styling of the new XJR wasn't much of an evolution, and at a time when people were eager to ditch just about every tradition going, it was seen as rather stuffy and out of date. Nowadays, that's why we love it - old money aesthetic, loaded with creature comforts? Sign us up!

This fine example is a particularly handsome prospect if that's your style. Boasting an impressive Midnight Pearl livery, matched to a barley-piped leather cabin, this grand 'Big Cat' is remarkably sophisticated and comes with a full Japanese service history.

Plenty of time left on its MOT, ULEZ and CAZ compliant, and ready to drive away. What more do you need?

The History and Paperwork

Registered in 2008
Japanese market example
Full Japanese service history authenticates the car's 66,000 miles
Includes mileage verification certicate
12 month warranty available at additional cost
£345 annual tax
ULEZ and CAZ compliant
Valid advisory-free MOT until December 2025
Two sets of remote keys
Full UK spec (MPH speedo UK Sat nav and full size number plate plinths)
Insurance as per all UK manufactured examples with no uplift
66k miles with service history from new
Mileage verification certificate

The Condition

The vendor informs us that it is in virtually unmarked and original condition inside and out
A quick inspection certainly seems to support this
The body work has been treated to a 4 stage prep process, finishing off with a ceramic sealant
Midnight Pearl with Barley piped leather trim
Virtually unmarked and original condition inside and out
Brightwork is still casting a nice contrast
20-inch Callisto alloy wheels with Bridgestone tyres
Xenon headlamps with headlamp power wash
Double glazed acoustic glass
Underside looks in fine order
Heated and cooled front seats with 16-way memory adjust
Electric recline and heated rear seats with 3-position memory
Interior leather cleaned and fed with hide food
No sign of any rips, tears or cracks
Wooden veneers present handsomely
We understand everything is working as it should

The Specification and Features

The vendor has provided the following from the car's build sheet:

Full UK spec (MPH speedo, UK Sat Nav, and full-size number plate plinths)
20 Callisto Alloy wheels
Xenon headlamps
Headlamp power wash
Upper and lower mesh grills
Front and rear parking sensors
Boot lid spoiler
Pirelli tyres all round
Extended Premium soft grain leather to center console and arm rests as well as the seats
Heated and cooled front seats with memory
Electric recline and heated rear seats
Rear electric screen blind
Rear door blinds
Electric steering, pedal and mirror adjust with memory
Speed limit control
Cruise control
Sat Nav
Auto lights
Auto wipers
Rear electric screen
Rear door blinds
Picnic tables
Double glazed acoustic glass

The Mechanics

4.2-litre V8 powerplant
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine bay looks in excellent order
CATS adaptive air suspension
The vendor tells us that the car has been prepared to a high standard
We understand the car to have no warning lights
We've no reports of any mechanical issues
We understand the car to be driving exactly as it should

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