Background check help please

Anything F-Type related......
sk3lph
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Hi everyone,

I'm about to put a deposit down on an advertised 380 F-Type and I'm currently doing all the background checks.

I ran a report with “Total Car Check” and the report says its a 340 so I'd obviously like to be confident that this report is wrong.

I've registered with Topix and it looks like access to the spec is blocked unless I subscribe, I've contacted my local Jaguar dealer and they are not prepared to share any information unless I'm the owner.

I have the VIN, does anyone on here have access to the system that can send me the spec sheet?

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Post by simpleR »

I can't do spec sheets but can lookup history with a reg plate .
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Thank you kindly - just need confirmation its a 380 and no red flags - WD68KWH
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Just a thought - as you know the VIN, go to https://osh.jaguar.com/ and check the online history - that might give you the model details.
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scm wrote: Thu May 26, 2022 12:01 pm Just a thought - as you know the VIN, go to https://osh.jaguar.com/ and check the online history - that might give you the model details.
Thanks for the response - I've tried that and the model is just listed as "F-TYPE / X152" - does that translate to a 380?
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Car 61663
Black 380PS on some checks - 340 on others. Check with Jaguar - details below
Clean MOT, clear on PNC, untaxed since 10th May (last sold)
FJSH - you have the VIN

To get spec for free contact Jaguar with VIN number.

Contact details.
https://www.jaguar.co.uk/contact-us/index.html

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTRE
Phone Lines Open; Monday - Friday 09:00 - 15:30
Phone: 0345 303 2303

Abbey Road, Whitley
Coventry
CV3 4LF

Email Hours: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 16:30
Email: jagcrc@jaguarlandrover.com
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simpleR wrote: Thu May 26, 2022 12:11 pm Car 61663
Black 380PS on some checks - 340 on others. Check with Jaguar - details below
Clean MOT, clear on PNC, untaxed since 10th May (last sold)
FJSH - you have the VIN

To get spec for free contact Jaguar with VIN number.
Thats what I'm worried about - I've just tried calling the number and the call centre is currently closed due to "unforeseen circumstances".
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I've found emailing does the trick nicely, though it may take a few days to get a response. Ask for the TOPIx Vehicle Summary.
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Based on emissions on car tax it's a 380. Car check says 380.
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simpleR wrote: Thu May 26, 2022 12:30 pm Based on emissions on car tax it's a 380. Car check says 380.
I think someone has made a mistake somewhere along the line - my gut is saying its a 380, but I'd obviously prefer to know for sure. The pictures of the car clearly show the 380 badge - surely it is a 380 and not a 340 in disguise where someone has swapped the badge with one bought from Ebay.

The dealer is doing their own checks with Jaguar and will get back to me - the deposit is modest so I'm going to pay it and keep checking. They have said if it turns out to be a 340 then they will refund it.
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