Jaguar F-Type Forum

I had a V8R a few years ago, and unfortunately only got about 4 months of use out of it before the engine went bang... but it was a fun 4 months!



Against my better judgement thinking of getting another. Looking through Autotrader I came across one that is _almost_ the perfect spec + colour, but the mileage is pretty high relative to others (55k). Aside from checking normal service history is up to date, are there any age/mileage related things to be aware or and check for?

Also, does anyone recognise this car and know anything about it?



I've seen a few comes up for sale recently that seem to get sold and then come back up for sale a couple of months later, suggesting they've had some issue and been rejected... just wondering if anyone recognises this car?

It is car 28448. Registered 14th July 2015 on a 15 plate ending XWZ.
Last sold 24th Feb, clear on Police National Computer, clear MOT other than tyres.

Did 16,908 miles in first 3 years, and then 26,304 miles by 4 years. It was then off the road and appears to be SORN, unused and missing 2020 MOT record although it did have an oil change.

The 3rd owner has then added some miles, doing 11,000 approx miles per year. They also did a full service at AWJ Automotive Independent Jaguar Specialist in Newcastle last year including plugs, diff oil etc.

It has a Full Jaguar Service History and is due next service in 22 days which is just an oil change. It had 4 new tyres last year but has covered 12,000 miles since then. MOT until Jan 2023.

Regarding age related, take it on a quiet bit of tarmac and listen for transmission whine. My diff whine is most evident at 40-45mph under light throttle and stops on overrun. I also had a diff job on my XFR, same electronic diff type. (When a lot newer the transmission was silent.) Same has happened to others.