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Thanks for prompt response, Jim. I wonder if you or any other members have any contacts or recommendations on the salvage operators? I have web-searched and most didn't look great. However one - Scrapcarcomparison - for whom I put in some details - got back to me in person very fast & professionally, looked at detail, offered £500, and claimed it would go to restoration not scrap & crush. No push/hard sell. I am looking at other options (including fix with lower cost mechanics) before I jump and would welcome thoughts from members. Robert

Hi Robert, unfortunately there are many beautiful X-100 cars around, but the beauty is only on the surface. The ungalvanized steel bodies are very prone to rust, with many built-in water traps that, unless carefully managed, will practically guarantee MoT failure as you have just experienced. You are right in thinking that the online scrappers will not treat you as fairly as one might, but there are a number of specialist Jaguar Breakers who would be interested in your car - it will still have a lot to offer and one never knows, there may be some folks out there who are wanting a "Project". I recently, a few years back now, had a request for assistance from someone who needed rid of a car with similar issues to what you describe. Before committing the machine to an inglorious end, I advertised the car in specialist Jaguar Classifieds for a very reasonable sell price and had several takers. You may wish to consider that option as well. Keep us posted here on what you finally decide. N6 JMX

Hello al,,, After 3 strokes but still luvin the jag XJ 2.7 diesel X350, mot time & I was asked why no ABS light when turning on the ignition. I really can't remember if I've ever seen it light up before. The mot man says yes the mechanic says no. Can't get the mot done & its 3 months on now. Any one have the same car . Thanks

Thanks Jim checking out the silver one. Nick

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I have owned a still beautiful Phoenix Red 1998 first reg XKR coupe since 2006, third owner. Although used regularly throughout its life it's genuine mileage is only about 90,000, and it has been well maintained. Unfortunately on latest MOT it has been comprehensively failed on major suspension faults with problems of chassis rust at critical points, with the result that a fix will require complete strip out of front section of the car. With further similar issues on the way (note as advisories) and some small incipient body issues. Impact is a repair bill well in excess of the car's value and garage (thoroughly reputable and knowledgeable) recommend scrapping as only viable option. Any suggestions? At very least the superb engine, gear box etc should go to a good home? I am concerned that the online "scrap my car merchants" will not only con me, but also that the car will literally be scrap metal. Knocking on 78 and not technically competent, reckon I am past " a project". Help?

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Can I just ask how olds the battery and is it the correct one for the car ????

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Thank you much appreciated I’ll start with dvla

Had a great time at Bridgnorth Rugby club with ARC events Classic car show. Great weather and lots of different marques of cars, including those from Shropshire Jaguars Owners, who helped run the event. Exhibitor tickets sold out before the event, it was very well attended and the atmosphere was superb . Any one who lives in Shropshire who is interested in local meetings and trips with SJO, please contact me for more details. Our next big event is Ludlow Race Course in June, a bigger and even better event at a fantastic venue. Food Available, Bar, stalls, Entertainment and of course beautiful Jaguars. See Events section in Jaguar Owners for details. We can offer a discount on show tickets to Jaguar Owners Members. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1553119958580767/

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Hello every one new member. Can any one help with central locking problem, which started over night. Drivers door opens but not the other 3 all close with fob after opening manually . I did have to replace the battery could this cause a problem

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4.2 V8 116k miles, grey metallic, decent condition and drives well, excellent engine and gearbox, Failed MOT, needs significant welding but has four brand new tyres, new battery, new coils and plugs, new mats, and refurbished computer. Collect from Anstruther Fife.

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HI CAN ANYBODY CAN TELL ME WERE IS THE STARTING RELAY IS ON CAR IT JUST CLICKING THANKS ALLAN

Hi, from experience I've come to learn when it says quality its not always on about the "quality" of your adblue solution itself, but in fact the quality in which it is injected in to the exhaust system. So when your adblue injector injects, it does this in a fine mist form, but if your injector is failing/faulty, it may dribble out in droplets or be over injecting/under injecting etc, causing the "quality" of the adblue to not meet the specified requirements to be absorbed to reduce the Nox levels which dominos in to causing Nox sensor faults for readings incorrect.

Hi, I have the same problem with my 2007 XJ8 Park Brake will not disengage