Highlights

Desirable revised X100 with 4.2L V8 and 6-speed automatic
Attractive dark blue metallic with Oatmeal leather
High-spec car including Recaro sport front seats
Well-maintained with low mileage for its year
Purchased from Jag Technic and serviced by Jaguar Amersham
Appears to feature Arden upgrades, including front bumper and grille
MOT valid to May 2026 with no advisories

The Appeal

In 2002 Jaguar’s sleek X100 XK8 received a major overhaul. Because the styling was so good, the changes were largely invisible, but no less important for it. Key improvements included the more reliable 4.2L AJ34 V8 and a stronger 6-speed automatic transmission.

First registered in September 2002, this smart dark blue metallic car is an early beneficiary of those changes. It has covered few miles since and remains in very good shape, with the usual XK8 check areas such as wheel arches and rocker panels looking good. The car carries Arden badges and appears to be fitted with the tuner’s front bumper treatment. Other improvements are not confirmed.

The current owner bought the car in 2018 from specialist Jaguar Technic and took it to Jaguar Amersham for service. The large history file shows regular attention to servicing and
maintenance, and the current MOT contains no advisories. A very clean example of the improved XK8.

Key Information

Mileage: 79,117 miles
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid to May 23, 2026 with no advisories
Technical specs: 4,196cc 290 hp AJ34 V8, 6-speed automatic
Paperwork: Service book, owner's manuals, wallet, V5C registration document, various invoices as shown, 2 sets of keys

Service history (further details and invoices in photos):

06/18 - unknown - Jaguar Amersham
07/16 - 64,081 miles - Jag Technic
07/15 - 62,411 miles - Jag Technic
07/14 - 60,206 miles - Jag Technic
01/13 - 54,636 miles - Independent Jaguar specialist
01/12 - 51,586 miles - Jaguar specialist
04/11 - 50,014 miles - Minster Jaguar
09/09 - 46,988 miles - Smillingdon Cars
05/07 - 40,001 miles - Minster Jaguar
08/05 - 33,951 miles - Minster Jaguar
11/04 - 21,664 miles - Minster Jaguar
11/03 - 13,252 miles - Minster Jaguar

The Detail

Attractive dark blue metallic paint in good general condition
Some scuffs and marks on the paint, visible in photos
These include the driver’s door and passenger-side rear fender as shown
Body presents well, including wheel arches, rocker panels and underside
No structural advisories on MOT
Upgraded 19-inch alloy wheels in fair condition with some curb rash to note
Oatmeal leather interior with Recaro sport front seats
Some wear to note on driver’s bolster
Space-saver spare wheel included
Service history as above and shown in photos

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