1991 Jaguar XJ40 4.0 Sovereign MOT'd 2023 drive away Full Service History. Upgraded 16” 20 Spoke wheels
Car for sale
Reduced. Was £3995, now £3500.
J787 MTM
1991 4.0 Sovereign Auto
LOCATION- near Boston, South Lincolnshire, PE20.
Tel 07710591894
Please note- I have now fitted Upgraded 16” 20 Spoke alloy wheels. The original 15” Teardrops are available as an alternative if you prefer them (choose one or the other). On the the picture folder you will see mostly pics with the 15” Teardrops, taken previously.
Registered 1/8/91
Mileage 135,558
Current MOT'd valid until 20/3/23. I can add a fresh 12 month MOT for the new buyer if required/ once a sale is agreed.
Paint- NDP Glacier White
Interior- AFW Barley leather interior
V5c present in my name.
Full service history, with stacks of invoices detailing lots of work done by past owners. Stamped service book.
Only 4 previous owners.
Full owners manual/ handbook pack, in the leather wallet. Original stereo security booklet with security codes
Two original keys.
Previous sales invoice for £6700, plus huge stack of maintenance invoices from “Beckly’s of Bookham”.
Originally sold by Henley’s (London) Ltd, Hendon NW9, to Kodak Ltd.
Serviced by Merritts Jaguar Ltd 1991-1996, then by Beckley’s of Bookham from
1997-2007. (Now called Beckley’s Automotive Ltd.
Since 07, it’s only done about 11,000 miles.
Rare colour combination, in a desirable high spec/ 4.0 straight six configuration. This car would suit an enthusiast. It’s had a good amount of work over the years to keep it working good and looking good, but as will all cars this age, especially jaguars, it will need a caring owner who is willing to improve and maintain it further. It’s a good rolling restoration that can be driven and enjoyed.
The car has had welding, bodywork, some replacement panels and some paintwork before, to a reasonable standard, but there’s always room for improvement, depending how particular you about cosmetics?
Functions tested working/ plus points.
The engine Runs smoothly with no warning lights, no smoke or bad noises.
Alternator/ charging system operating correctly/ good voltage.
Good oil pressure.
Engine temp is steady at normal and gets up to temp quickly now with the new thermostat.
Transmission smooth and quiet.
Differential quiet (fitted with new output shaft bearings/ fresh fluid).
Good brakes/ nice pedal feel.
Radio/ cassette player- tested fully working, including the screen back light. There’s No CD changer fitted to test that function).
All interior lights and puddle lamps working.
Sun roof works
All windows work.
Electric seats work.
Electric mirrors work.
Cruise Control works
Heating blows on all three speeds, RH blower. LH blower appears to be not working.
Fuel flap lock works.
Complete boot carpet set in decent condition.
Full set of genuine mud guards fitted.
Tyres all have a good amount of tread.
Brake pads all have plenty of meat on them.
Good battery.
Upgraded 16” 20 Spoke alloy wheels. The original 15” Teardrops are available as an alternative of you prefer them.
Work completed.
Rear A frame replaced.
New genuine Jaguar A Frame bushes fitted.
New differential output shaft bearings and seals replaced, filled with fresh fluid, operates quietly. (Invoice to proof).
Drivers switch pack NSR switch repaired. Now fully working. .
All four door latches lubricated as the latches were stiff. Now in perfect smooth working order.
Drivers inner door handle return spring had failed - replaced door handle. Works perfectly now.
New Thermostat fitted.
OSR exhaust back box replaced.
transmission fluid changed.
Welded rear boot recovery eye (all corrosion cut out).
Engine Oil & filter replaced this year (Shell 10W/40).
OE air filter housing fitted
Air filter replaced.
Number plate wiring repaired.
Welded NSF floor to sill join and sill end.
Boot water leaks fixed.
NSR reading lamp grill was missing/ now replaced
OSF fusebox cover missing/ fitted
Fitted battery strap
Bulb fail - OSF side light bulb / RH reverse light fixed.
Rear grab handles fitted/ replaced
Radio aerial rebuilt/ new mast fitted.
New Wiper blade fitted
wing repeaters replaced
OSF & OSR veneers renewed.
Fixed screen jet washers
After market alarm removed (was faulty).
Wiper park switch & fuse replaced.
Boot badges replaced- new
Number plates- new main dealer sourced.
NSF footwell Carpet added
boot lid liner added
Tactile panel missing/ painted now fitted
Number plate lamps replaced
Boot interior lamp cluster missing/ fitted
2x wheel badges fitted.
Duck bill drain removed
Sun visor clips replaced x2
Glovebox latch adjusted
NSF toe board/ ECU lower cover replaced
OSR lower screen stainless corner trim replaced.
Fuse fail - warning extinguished/ fuses cleaned.
OSF headlamp washer cap Replaced
ReRouted boot wiring to the correct position.
Both wing repeater lamps replaced with rebuilt units.
Front bearings removed/ inspected, repacked with fresh grease.
Front brake callipers checked, greased sliders and copper greased the backs of the pads.
Underside has had some waxoyl & Lanoguard corrosion protection treatment to certain areas.
2009 refurbished steering rack fitted
2008 replacement front shock absorbers fitted
Boot lid & sun roof panel replaced in the past for corrosion free panels.
Central locking works on all doors, and fuel flap, but not the boot lock.
J Gate green back light bulb replaced.
These two advisories from the last MOT are now resolved too.
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drive shaft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear exhaust box front flange corroded
Faults/ work to do.
Some areas of paint work are mismatched and could be improved upon.
The headlamp reflectors are fading, so they could do with being rechromed or replaced?
Air conditioning not functioning.
Some wood veneers are cracking/ lifting lacquer in places, especially the ski slope & ash tray.
Some minor bubbling on the RH front wing, on the roof near the sun roof panel, and behind the rear mud guards.
The Pin stripe is not correct on LH wing, as the panel has been replaced.
Wiper motor slightly loose/ slightly noisy, but still works fine.
Boot struts are a little weak, but they do usually hold the boot up when open,
Boot CL not working.
Headlining pinned at the back/ ideally requires a new one.
The original car phone is missing from the centre arm rest. These don’t work on the modern digital networks anyhow, but you may want to source another if you want the original look?
Small hole in the left front carpet). Not very noticeable though, as it’s nearly under the seat).
Some stains & a small burn mark on the drivers carpet.
Drivers seat has worn through the piping on the outer bolster (the leather is not ripped at least).
Small area of bubbling on the RH rear side bumper chrome. I can supply a good spare.
In summary, it’s a turn key, drive away classic Jaguar, ready to be enjoyed, and improved at the new owners leisure. With impressive documented service history paperwork.
Any questions, please ask, though I have tried to cover as much useful information as possible/ most of what any buyer would want to know. But it’s impossible to say absolutely everything about the car. Hence the info here should give you enough information to decide to come and view the car yourself, and check you are happy with it. The nearest rail station is Boston, and I can collect you from there if you wish to travel by rail.