Highlights

Predominantly factory-spec
Meteorite Silver over Warm Charcoal/Flint interior
20-inch Axe EX20 alloy wheels
Custom Longlife stainless steel exhaust
Valid MOT until March 2027

The Appeal

Jaguar’s XK8 marked the marque’s return to the sleek, V8-powered grand tourer. Launched in the mid-1990s as the successor to the XJS, it combined a long-bonnet shape with a smooth, easy-going character that suited motorways as well as back roads.

Registered on 13 March 1998, this XK8 is a predominantly factory-spec example, finished in Meteorite Silver over Warm Charcoal leather with Flint carpeting. The main departures from standard are the 20-inch Axe EX20 alloys and a custom Longlife stainless steel exhaust, while the OEM switchgear and instrument cluster remain in place inside. The 4.0-litre AJ-V8 drives through a ZF 5-speed automatic gearbox, and the car shows an indicated 106,538 miles.

The engine has a documented story, too. The car comes with invoices supporting the replacement of the original Nikasil-lined engine with a steel-lined unit, along with an upgrade to Gen 3 metal timing chain tensioners in 2015, and records of 8 services on the clock.

The seller calls it “lovely to drive”, adding that it’s “great for long motorway cruising and weekends away” with “enough power to feel exciting”. Pack a bag, point it at the coast and let the V8 take care of the rest.

Key Information

Mileage: 106,538miles (indicated)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: Valid MOT until March 2027
Technical specs: 3,996cc Jaguar AJ-V8 engine paired with a ZF 5HP24 5-speed automatic transmission
Paperwork: V5C present, partial service history with records of 8 services, 2 keys
Documentation supporting the replacement of the original Nikasil-lined engine with a steel-lined unit, and the upgrade of Gen 3 metal timing chain tensioners in 2015

The Detail

Presented well in Meteorite Silver with imperfections consistent with age and usage
Paint discolouration on the rear nearside wheel arch
Visible scuff marks on the offside front bumper
Signs of corrosion on the rear wheel arches
Windows, brightwork and grille appear smart, though some notable blemishes, including a crack that runs along the bottom edge of the windscreen and a missing emblem from the boot lid badge
20-inch Axe EX20 alloy wheels could benefit from a refurb
Custom Longlife stainless steel exhaust
Underside is tidy and as expected
Engine bay is neat
Warm Charcoal leather interior with Flint carpeting displays well for a Jag of this era
The seats are in fair condition with some age- and usage-related wear, particularly on the driver’s seat bolster
OEM switchgear and instrument cluster
All the buttons, switches, electric seat functions and dashboard lights are reported as working except for the headlamp dash light
There are some signs of lacquer peel on the Burr Walnut veneer, specifically on the centre console and glovebox
LCD on the stereo is damaged
Heated seats
Cruise control
Headlining is clean and smart
Spare wheel is located in the boot

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