Highlights

Only 79,919 kms from new
Resided in salt-free Japan until 2022
Top specification Sovereign in metallic green
MOT to March 2025 with no advisories
Well maintained and beautifully presented car
ULEZ exempt in several UK cities

The Appeal

As Jaguar tracks a path for pastures new, lets recall one of its finest ever saloons - the X308 XJ8. Classically styled, effortlessly quick and luxurious almost to a fault, this car was the work of a maker at the peak of its powers.

For all the reasons that made it popular when new, the X308 is the doyen of enthusiasts. Good cars like this one are ideal daily drivers, particularly so when they are exempt from the ULEZ charges applied by many UK cities.

This top specification Sovereign is in fine condition thanks to a life spent on the salt-free roads of Japan up to 2022. The underside is particularly well kept and there are no structural advisories on the current MOT, which runs to March 2025.

It has covered less than 50,000 miles from new and shows few signs of age or use inside and out. With its high factory specification - including cruise control and air conditioning, this car bridges the gap between old and new and could be your new main car or a more cherished indulgence.

History and Paperwork

First registered 1st October 2002
First UK registered 28th March 2022
Imported from salt-free Japan in September 2022
Two registered keepers since arriving in the UK
Current keeper since September 2022
Full MOT record from current and previous UK keepers
Original full driver's handbook included as shown
Purchased from Jaguar West London
Current MOT to 4th March 2025 with no advisories
47,821 miles showing on test and now on 49,659 miles in photographs
Shows 79,919kms in photos which equates to 49,659 miles

Buyers should note that the car has been fitted with a MPH speedometer as shown. However, the digital odometer continues to read in KMs. We have provided the conversion from KM to miles above. These figures are supported by the MOT records and service history.

The Condition

Smart and original metallic dark green paintwork in very good condition
Some light marks to note to paintwork as shown in photographs
These include a 1cm dent in the roof and scuff to offside front bumper
Due to age and originality of the car some other light marks may be present
Bodywork in very good order thanks to life spent in Japan to 2022
Sills, arches and underside all in good order with no structural advisories on last MOT
Top specification Sovereign model with factory correct seven spoke alloys
Alloy wheels in good condition for age
Retails some original protective factory stickers with Jaguar logos
Ivory leather interior with grey piping in very good order for age
Few signs of use or wear inside including driver’s seat
Headlining presents well with no reported sagging
Very well specified car with top Sovereign trim
Carpets, door cards, veneers and switchgear present well
Fitted with green protective over mats with lambswool factory mats also included
Converted to MPH speedometer with KM odometer as shown
Steel spare wheel included
Fitted with Jaguar leaper to bonnet

Factory specification includes:

Parking sensors
Airbags
Internal and external temperature gauge
Automatic retractable side mirrors
CD player with multi changer
Seat heaters
Adjustable steering wheel
Air conditioning
Cruise control
Rear blind

The Mechanics

3.2L AJV8 245bhp engine
5spd automatic transmission with Jaguar J-gate
Runs smoothly with vendor stating no mechanical issues in the last two years
New battery installed in 2024
Engine light is on but vendor reports that there are no mechanical issues
Described as ‘running beautifully’ and starting easily by seller
No mechanical or running gear advisories on current MOT

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