1990 Jaguar Sovereign 4.0 |

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1990 Jaguar Sovereign 4.0

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£2,120

Mileage~68,584
TransmissionAutomatic
Engine4.0L
LocationColwyn Bay

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1990 Jaguar Sovereign 4.0

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Introduction

Paul Wright

Professional Consigner

The XJ6 was a huge success, which continued after the takeover from Ford, taking the new model into the '90s with new engines, more luxury and improved build quality.

In October 1986, at the British International Motor Show, Jaguar first introduced the new XJ6 model, which turned out to be the saviour of Jaguar. In the early years of the XJ, the engine options were 2.9 or 3.6, and buyers could spec it as an XJ6 or the much plusher Sovereign model, like the one we have here. In 1989, Ford took over Jaguar and gave them a massive cash injection into the company, which resolved some of the troublesome issues with electrical problems. The new and improved 4.0 litre 24 valve engine was also introduced, which replaced the 3.6 litre. In 1991, the 2.9 was replaced with the 3.2 litre. Both engines proved to be a welcomed improvement to the range.

Owning the Sovereign for 28 years, Robert has had some great times with the car even though he hasn’t given it a great deal of use over the years, but when it has been used, it’s been enjoyed.

This auction listing was written from information supplied by Paul after meeting Robert the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.

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Meet the owner

Purchased in 1994, the Jaguar Sovereign has been cherished and rarely used.

Robert purchased his 1990 Jaguar Sovereign in 1994 with 35,982 miles. Since then, it has been used occasionally for the odd trip out over the past 28 years, covering just ~25,000 miles in that time. When the Jaguar was not used, it was kept in a dry, warm garage.

Having been used less and less over the years, Robert has decided it is time to part with his 1990 Jaguar Sovereign.

Please feel free to ask Robert any questions in the comments below.

Robert

Vehicle Owner

Robert saved £0,360* when they
sold their Jaguar with us.

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EXTERIOR VIDEO

Exterior

The second generation XJ lost its curvaceous lines in favour of a more angular look - just like those '80s shoulder pads.

Wheels and Tyres

The lattice wheels are the originals and are in excellent condition with just some small age related marks, but nothing to raise concern. The tyres are matching Pirelli and have some tread remaining. There is some slight cracking to the tread, but nothing bad enough to be listed as an MOT advisory.
Please see the image gallery to take a closer look at the wheels.

Bodywork

The bodywork on the Jaguar looks to be in good condition, and there are no dings or dents to point out when looking down the flanks of the car. The doors have an equal panel gap around them, and the swage line is nice and straight, showing that everything is aligned as it should be. The same can be said for the bonnet and boot lid, which both open and close as they should. Likewise, the electric sunroof opens and closes as it should on those sunny days with no hesitation.

We've highlighted in more detail our observations through our hi-resolution images and videos, so please take time to look through all the media files for a detailed view at what’s on offer, and for you to assess the condition of the car for yourselves.

Paint

At some point in its life, the Jaguar has had some paintwork, certainly to the roof and bonnet and also the wheel arches look to have been touched up. The British Racing Green has a good finish with a deep shine. However, there is one area on the off-side section of the bonnet which has been blown in with possibly an aerosol, and this could do with some refinishing to make it as good as the rest of the bonnet.

Again, we have taken hi-resolution images and videos of the car for you to assess the condition of the bodywork for yourselves.

Glass and Trim

The windows all around the car are in excellent condition with no apparent scratches, and the seals all appear to be in good order with no signs of shrinkage. The stainless steel window trims all seem to be in good condition, with just some light age related scratches often seen on stainless steel.

Looking square on at the Jaguar, the grille is in good condition, the headlights look to have some slight discolouration to the reflectors inside the lamps, and the indicators are in good condition.

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INTERIOR VIDEO

Interior

Leather and walnut - what more do you need for that perfect sense of luxury.

Seats and Carpets

Finished in Parchment leather, the colour choice perfectly complements the British Racing Green exterior. Due to such low mileage, the seats are in excellent condition and working as they should from an electrical point of view. Being very picky, there is a tiny mark on the driver's bolster. Like the seats, the door cards are also in excellent condition on each door, with no damage to point out.

A set of mats are fitted to protect the carpet in the front and rear. Under these, the original carpet is in excellent condition with no apparent signs of wear. The headlining is clean with no staining, but it has started to sag in the rear section by the window. Inside, the boot is fully carpeted with the original tool kit in place along with the spare wheel.

Please see the interior gallery for more detailed images.

Dashboard

The dashboard is also finished in Parchment colour and has no damage. The walnut is all excellent, with no cracking to the lacquered finish on the fascia, gear surround or door cards. The instruments are working as they should, with no warning lights displayed, and the odometer shows a reading of ~68,584 at the time of taking the photographs.

Please see the interior gallery for more hi-resolution images.

Steering Wheel / Gear Stick

The original two-spoke steering wheel is in good condition with no excessive wear; likewise, the automatic gearknob is in the same condition.

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'ON THE ROAD' VIDEO

Mechanics

Fitted with the updated 4.0 litre engine - the Sovereign produces ~245bhp and ~289lb-ft of torque.

Engine and Gearbox

The 24 valve 4.0 litre fires into life with the flick of the key and sounds fantastic. There are no signs of any leaks that we could see and no untoward noises that shouldn't be there. The engine and bay is clean and well presented, and everything looks in order.

As seen in our on the road video, the car pulls strong through all the gears, and the automatic gearbox changes smoothly without hesitation.

Suspension and Brakes

The Jaguar drives and handles well with no noises coming from the suspension or transmission when we took a run out in the car. It stops just as well as it goes, with no juddering through the pedal, and it pulls up to a halt nice and straight.

The Drive

Out in the car, the Jaguar Sovereign glides along with ease soaking up every blemish on the road to give a smooth, comfortable and luxurious ride. It will also not disappoint if you do decide to put your foot down to awaken the 4.0 litre straight-six.

Electrics and Other

The switchgear in the car is in excellent condition with no apparent signs of wear to the buttons or dials, and everything is reported to be working as it should, except for the air conditioning. This may just need a re-gassing, but it has not been investigated.

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History and Paperwork

With just two previous keepers and only ~25,000 miles in 28 years, the Jaguar is barely run in.

The handbooks are present for the Jaguar, along with a large selection of old MOT certificates, which can be seen to validate the mileage along with checking online. There is an invoice for a head gasket set which was fitted in 2010 at 67,151 miles, and more recently, on the 24th June 2022, the car was given an MOT which it passed.

We’ve done all our usual seller checks including photo ID, V5 and also actioned a HPi check on the vehicle.

We've summarised our own view on the car based on information gained from the seller in the listing above, however, and as you can see, we go to great lengths to photograph and video the car in hi-resolution detail - this has been done for you to make your own assessment from the comfort of your sofa. So please sit back, have a cuppa and take your time to review everything on this listing in order to make your own assessment on the vehicle's condition. Viewings are also welcomed with all our listings, so please get in touch with us to arrange a suitable time - we just need to speak to you first and receive a valid photo ID before confirming.

If there's anything you're unsure about, no matter how small, then please first ask the owner in the comments area below before placing your bid/s, as bids can't be retracted and form a binding contract if you win the car - just like a traditional auction house.

Service History

Date	Type	Mileage
24.06.2022	MOT	68,566
06.07.2021	MOT	68,531
06.07.2020	MOT	68,516
04.07.2019	MOT	68,596
13.07.2018	MOT	68,486
29.06.2017	MOT	68,470
08.07.2016	MOT	68,451
08.07.2015	MOT	68,444
15.07.2014	MOT	68,417
02.07.2013	MOT	68,396
28.05.2012	MOT	68,176
06.04.2011	MOT	67,955
24.03.2010	MOT	67,576
26.02.2009	MOT	67,576
26.09.2007	MOT	66,390
02.07.2001	MOT	61,266
31,03,2000	MOT	59,739
02.01.1999	MOT	58,218
10.10.1997	MOT	53,992
10.09.1996	MOT	49,573
30.01.1996	Service	46,690
10.05.1995	MOT	43,090
12.05.1994	MOT	35,987
03.12.1991	Service	14,015
11.07.1991	Service	6,050
04.11.1990	Service	900

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Key Details

ModelSovereign
TransmissionAutomatic
Reg. Date06.11.1990
CC3980
Mileage~68,584
ColourBritish Racing Green
Interior ColourParchment
Interior TrimLeather
Chassis #SAJJHALD3AK636685
Engine #9EPCNA138740
MOTExp: 14.07.2023
HPi ClearYes
Former Keepers2
LHD or RHDRHD
VisitedYes
Sale TypePrivate
Owned28 Years
Key FeaturesLow Mileage and Ownership
Auction ID456479

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Seller : BRobert Sale Date 12.10.2022

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Member

mgower

Hi Robert, I may have missed something but it looks like the car hasn’t been serviced for years, is this correct? if not, could you let me know when it has been serviced. Thanks

Member

RyanM

Hi Robert,
I notice there was a recent MOT advisory on power steering seepage. Has that been investigated/rectified since? I can revise my bid if so!

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BRobert

Hi Ryan
It’s been showing that on the mot for a few years. It is very minor, each year they check the fluid level and they have never needed to top it up.

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