Highlights

• Carefully maintained late model XJ8 
• Attractive colour combination 
• Full service history to 91,000 miles 
• Classically styled with Jaguar luxury 
• Long MOT to September 2024 
• ULEZ compliant 

The Appeal

The History and Paperwork

• First registered on 7th March 2002 in the final year of X308 production 
• Just six owners from new and previously sold via Car & Classic 
• One owner from 2004 to 2021 
• Amongst the previous owners was a Jaguar enthusiast and former mechanic 
• It is only coming to market now due to a change of circumstance 
• Vendor has used the car sparingly including family weddings 
• The car comes with a good level of supporting paperwork 
• This includes the service book containing 17 stamps in total 
• Most recently serviced on 21st May 2021 at 91,271 miles 
• Serviced by a mix of Jaguar dealers and specialist independent 
• The current V5 is on hand in the name of the owner 
• There are numerous invoices included detailing work maintenance and repair undertaken 
• The current MOT runs to 4th September 2024 with minor advisories including a rear tyre 
• Has covered few miles since the last test 
• 2 keys 

The Condition 

• The interior of this XJ8 is sumptuously finished in Oatmeal leather 
• The heavily bolstered sports seats feature perforated centre panels 
• The front seats are electrically adjustable and have a three-setting memory function 
• The front seats are also electrically heated 
• The rear bench is sculpted for comfort and accommodates two passengers in great comfort 
• The condition of the seat leather appears to be very good overall 
• The door cars are finished in a combination of Oatmeal leather, maple veneer and carpeted accents 
• The carpets are finished in contrasting dark grey and appear to be in fine fettle 
• The dashboard, which was all new for the X308, appears unmarked overall 
• Finished in a combination of black and Oatmeal leather and birds eye maple veneer 
• Veneers are well kept showing only very minor signs of age 
• The instruments are deeply recessed and feature clear white on black dials 
• The centre console contains the climate control and audio system controls 
• The signature “J-gate” gear lever is also found here 
• The light-coloured headlining has undergone a DIY fix to address some sagging 
• The generous boot is carpet lined and is home to a full-sized spare wheel 
• The original Jaguar tool kit is also present as is the original warning triangle 
• The XJ8 is finished in Quartz Metallic paintwork 
• It appears to be in great overall condition and exhibits a deep shine 
•  No significant blemishes were noted or reported 
• The panel gaps appear to be appropriately tight and symmetrical 
• The light lenses and cabin glass presents well with no obvious issues 
• The minimal brightwork appears bright and shiny 
• This being the Sport model the window surrounds are finished in matt black 
• The car sits on 17-inch, “Celtic” alloy wheels which appear to be in a very good condition 
• The wheels are fitted with 235/50 configuration tyres 
• These are reported to retain good levels of tread all round 

The Mechanics

• This car is fitted with the 3.2L version of the AJ-V8 engine which was new for the X308 
• This unit was originally rated at 240 bhp and 233 Ib-ft of torque 
• Power is fed to the rear wheels via a five-speed ZF 5HP24 gearbox 
• This car has clearly enjoyed fastidious and regular maintenance throughout its life 
• It has also covered sensible mileage on a regular basis – the best approach for mechanical systems 
• The current owner attests to the car’s mechanical systems being in a great condition 
• The engine bay presents very well 
• The underside of the car appears in good overall shape too 

Summary