Highlights

Attractive and exceptionally rare Amaranth paintwork
Low documented mileage of 57,400 miles
Only five registered keepers
Well maintained by main dealers and specialists
Serviced in March 2026
MOT valid until March 2027

The Appeal

For just two years in 1998 and 1999, Jaguar offered XK buyers the option of one of the firm’s loveliest paint finishes. Sources suggest less than 0.5% of buyers opted for Amaranth Mica, a purple/mauve finish, and this very well-kept low-mileage car may be one of just 50 XKRs in this colour.

It’s a surprise to learn it’s so rare because our photos show just how good it looks. This low-mileage, 57,400-mile supercharged XKR is in very good order, including the usual X100 check areas such as rear arches and underside. The paint matches the Oatmeal leather cabin, trimmed in walnut, and shows only light wear typical of its limited use.

The vendor is only the car’s fifth keeper. The car was last serviced in March 2026, less than 200 miles ago, and the MOT runs to March 2027 with no structural advisories.

With interest in Jaguar’s X100 growing, here is a chance to acquire a very rare, nicely specified and well-maintained 400bhp example.

The vendor says:

“Drives like a dream I love the deep purple colour and the growl of the V8 engine.”

Key Information

Mileage: 57,380 miles indicated (supported by MOT and service history)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 29th March 2027 with advisories
Technical specs: 3,996cc supercharged V8 petrol, five-speed automatic
Paperwork: handbooks, invoices, MOTs, 2 keys and fobs, original order form

Service history:

03/26 - 57,206 miles - Merltyre Specialists
08/21 - 55,983 miles - EAC Telford (plus water pump, gaskets and other work)
02/16 - 53,552 miles - Autotech (Jaguar specialist)
11/11 - 51,390 miles - JW Sports & Prestige
05/09 - 50,006 miles - Reg Vardy
04/07 - 48,246 miles - Elite & Performance (Jaguar specialist)
01/06 - 44,439 miles - Minster Jaguar
03/05 - 36,174 miles - Reg Vardy
02/04 - 31,803 miles - Minster Jaguar
02/03 - 25,516 miles - MInster Jaguar
01/02 - 19,125 miles - MInster Jaguar
03/01 - 13,047 miles - D C Cook (Jaguar)
03/00 - 7,393 miles - D C Cook
03/99 - 12 miles (PDI) - D C Cook

The Detail

Very rare and well kept Amaranth mauve/purple metallic paintwork
Paintwork shows only a few signs of wear such as to nose of car
Rear arches and sills present well in photos
Underside as shown with no structural advisories on MOT
Optional seven spoke alloys in good condition with some light kerbing
Advisory for tyre on MOT
B\lack folding fabric roof with heated rear screen in good order
Oatmeal tonneau to match interior
Oatmeal leather interior in good order with some light driver’s bolster wear
Walnut veneers including to wheel in good order
New spark plugs fitted in 2025
Air conditioning is fitted but may require recharging
We are told that the cruise control is not operational
All reported as standard specification
Advisories to note on MOT

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