2002 Jaguar XJ8 Sport X308

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Highlights 

  • Very well-kept, low-mileage example of XJ Sport
  • Full service history, maintained rigorously
  • Metallic black exterior, Ivory leather interior
  • Covered less than 400 miles between 2016 and 2025
  • MOT valid until 20 November 2027

The Appeal

 
Few large sedans have managed to blend sportiness and luxury as brilliantly as the Jaguar XJ, and the Sport version of the X308 generation perhaps represents this model’s peak. In addition to the new V8 engines that boosted power and efficiency, the XJ8 brought in a much more attractive dashboard, with three deeply recessed gauges. The XJ Sport variant added stiffer suspension and wider, larger wheels, as well as a matte black windshield and window surrounds and a body-colored radiator grille surround.
 
This 2002 XJ8 Sport is an exceptional, low-mileage example that has been meticulously maintained, regardless of mileage. Purchased in 2005 by the seller, it has been stored in a garage since 2008 and used only occasionally; between 2016 and 2025 the car covered less than 400 miles.
 
Outside, the car presents extremely well. The seller states it has been undercoated regularly and, in the past ten years, has only been driven on dry summer days. A small blemish on the rear bumper is the only mark noted.
 
Inside, the Ivory leather interior is original and complete – down to the original Motorola car phone. The seller states that the car drives “extremely smoothly”.

This is an unusually original, well-cared-for, low-mileage example of the XJ Sport, whose unique blend of style, luxury and sporting prowess is ready to be enjoyed by a new owner.
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Key Information

  • Mileage: 46,500 miles (indicated)
  • Country of registration: United Kingdom
  • Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 20 November 2027
  • Technical specs: 3,248cc 240hp V8 gasoline engine, 5-speed automatic
  • Paperwork: V5C, original manuals, service book (fully stamped), previous invoices and MOT certificates
Service history as detailed in stamped service book:
 
  • 04/03 – 8,356 miles
  • 03/05 – 13,110 miles
  • 04/06 – 21,458 miles
  • 04/07 – 28,758 miles
  • 04/08 – 31,256 miles
  • 04/09 – 34,876 miles
  • 05/10 – 35,201 miles
  • 04/11 – 37,627 miles
  • 03/12 – 39,010 miles
  • 04/13 – 41,876 miles
  • 05/16 – 44,471 miles
  • 03/18 – 44,482 miles
  • 06/19 – 44,498 miles
  • 03/21 – 44,509 miles
  • 10/24 – 44,538 miles
  • 02/25 – 44,806 miles

The Detail

  • Metallic Anthracite (black) exterior
  • Five-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels
  • Ivory leather interior
  • Dark lacquered wood dashboard, center console and door trim
  • Electric front seats
  • Metal Jaguar scuff plates
  • Motorola car phone
  • CD changer in trunk
  • Navigation
  • Electric retracting antenna replaced with rear screen-mounted unit in 2006
  • MOT valid until 20 November 2027
 
Most recent work:

10/26 – £300.00 – A14 Tires Ltd (Invoice #BU0000163941)
 
  • 4 new tires
05/26 – £263.98 – Matt’s Motors (Invoice #55975)
 
  • Minor service (oil and oil filter change)
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Auction Details

  • Year2002
  • MakeJaguar
  • ModelXJ
  • ColourBlack
  • Odometer46,500 Miles
  • Engine size3248cc
  • TransmissionAutomatic, 5 speed
  • Steering positionRight Hand Drive
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownFreckenham
  • CountySuffolk
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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