Jaguar XJ12 Sovereign (1987)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment conducted
• 172 photos
• Paint thickness measurement
• Video including engine run and test drive
• Approximately 4,000 kilometers ago, extensive repairs were carried out, including the restoration of the fuel tanks, starter motor, and alternator, the replacement of the suspension bushings, and the replacement of all fuel injectors
• Only approximately 4,000 km driven since 2022
• The vehicle was deregistered from approximately 2004 to 2022

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1987
• First Registration: Germany
• Engine: 5.3-liter V12 engine with 295 PS
• Transmission: Automatic
• Exterior color: Metallic blue
• Interior: beige leather
• TÜV valid until 12/26, H license plate

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is metallic blue
• The vehicle has been partially repainted. Paint thickness measurements showed values between 202 µm and 431 µm
• The paint and body are in good condition with slight age-related signs of wear
• There are no known defects in the body
• There are no known instances of rust-through

Interior

• The car has a beige leather interior.
• The light-colored leather upholstery is in well-maintained condition with age-related signs of wear
• Damage to the right seat cushion with a taped-over area (Photo 103)
• The seal around the A-pillar is slightly loose (Photo 105)

Mechanics

• The vehicle is registered and roadworthy
• The 5.3-liter V12 runs flawlessly, and the automatic transmission shifts smoothly
• The air conditioning and radio are not working due to an electrical fault in the wiring harness in the center console
• The central locking system does not work in the rear.
• The last service was performed at 108,329 kilometers (see Image 177 for a list of services performed)

History

Ownership History

• 2025 to present: Current owner
• 2022 to 2025: Previous owner
• The vehicle was deregistered from approximately 2004 to 2022 and was restored during this period. (Old registration certificate available)

Service History

• At 108,329 kilometers: Last service, including additional work, such as
• Starter motor and alternator restored
• One fuel tank replaced and the other restored
• 12 new fuel injectors
• Chassis rubber bushings replaced
• Spark plugs replaced
• Fuel pump replaced

Documents

• German vehicle documents
• TÜV report
• List of work performed
• Paint thickness measurement

Summary

A 1987 Jaguar XJ12 Sovereign in blue metallic is for sale. The vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission and has a recorded mileage of 112,709 kilometers, part of which is verifiable. Extensive work was performed approximately 4,000 kilometers ago, including the restoration of the fuel tanks, starter motor, and alternator; the replacement of the suspension bushings; and the replacement of all fuel injectors. The body is in good condition with slight signs of wear and has been partially repainted. The interior is also described as good and shows signs of wear. The vehicle was originally delivered in Germany. The TÜV inspection is valid through 12/26, and it has an “H” license plate. This Jaguar XJ12 Sovereign thus offers an interesting opportunity for enthusiasts of classic luxury sedans.