Highlights
- Incredibly low reported mileage of 23,000 miles
- Only three registered keepers
- Purposeful Anthracite Black with BBS alloys & like new cream leather interior
- Full recorded service history including recent service & MOT before sale
- Current MOT valid to October 2026
The Appeal
The X308 is, for many enthusiasts, the last roll of the dice for Jaguar’s traditional saloons. Evolved from the well-regarded XJ40, it added an all-new AJV8 engine to provide the effortless heft for which the original XJ was renowned.
This Anthracite Black 3.2L XJ8 Executive looks very purposeful on its BBS 18in alloys. We’re told it has covered 23,000 miles from new. It certainly presents well across the usual areas knowledgeable enthusiasts will check on these cars, particularly the rear arches and sills. Underneath the structure attracts no advisories on the recent MOT test. The car wears an ‘Arden’ badge. Although we know little of any work it may have received, it appears to be fitted with an uprated exhaust system.
The car has had just three keepers in its 23 years and is said by the vendor to have full service history. The MOT runs to October 2026.
The vendor says:
“It's a lovely car to drive with only 23,000 miles, it's like new.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered 25th January 2002
- Just three keepers from new
- MOT records show few miles since 2008
- Car has been off the road in secure heated storage between 2008 and 2025 - hence such low mileage
- MOT records support mileage
- Factory handbooks
- Vendor states car has ‘FSH’
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- MOT valid to 10th October 2026 with advisories to note
The Condition
- Anthracite Black metallic paintwork in good general condition for age and mileage
- Vendor advises paintwork has a few marks and scratches
- Bodywork presents well in photos with arches, sills and underside checking out well
- No structural advisories on MOT
- Small dent to note to offside rear wing as shown
- Car is fitted with a ‘Daimler’ fluted grille but is registered as a Jaguar
- Mesh fitted to upper and lower front grilles
- Sits on uprated BBS 18in alloy wheels in fair condition with kerbing to note
- ‘Arden’ badge fitted to boot lid but details unknown
- Advisory to note for windscreen which has since formed a crack, windscreen will be replaced before sale concludes
- Buyers should view windscreen in photos, seller unable to replace before photography took place but will be done before the new owner takes the car
- Ivory leather interior in good order likely due to low mileage
- Some light wear to driver’s seat and footwell carpets as shown
- Other interior areas present well including walnut wood veneers
- Fitted with touch screen modern infotainment system as shown
- Headlining is sagging in photos
- Protective rubber boot mat
The Mechanics
- 3,248cc AJV8 engine
- 5spd automatic gearbox with ‘Randle Handle’ J-Gate
- Appears to be fitted with an uprated exhaust
- Vendor advises car has full service history
- Recent service carried out before sale
- Advisories to note on current MOT
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