
£8,000 - £10,000
1997 Jaguar XK8 (X100) Convertible
United Kingdom • 9 Nov 2025 • Lot 841
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1997 Jaguar XK8 convertible, finished in Ice Blue Metallic with an Ivory leather interior, presents a great opportunity to own a modern classic. With only 29,000 miles and a detailed service history, this well-maintained example promises svelte motoring.

Condition
7
Low mileage, well maintained, minor wear.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
SAJJGAFD3AR012530
Chassis No:
Odometer:
29,000 miles
P122 GPD
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
It took a long time for the Jaguar XJS to be accepted in the classic world but years before that happened, its successor, the XK8, was being heartily embraced by classic car fans
When new, the 4-litre, 32-valve, AJ-V8 generated 290bhp and offered 0-60mph in 6.4 seconds and 156mph
This good looking early car is finished in Ice Blue Metallic with a dark blue mohair hood and 18" alloys
Classic XK interior in Ivory leather and vinyl with Mushroom carpets and polished Walnut veneers
First registered on 15/04/1997 it has covered just 29,000 miles with our vendor and two former registered keepers
Detailed Service history.
Fresh MOT before the auction
Svelte, beautifully built and great to drive, this is great entry level, modern classic convertible motoring
Points of note
£690
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,766
Median Price (Since 2020)
£40,736
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Oct 29 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
29,039 miles
Registration Date
1997-04-15
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 30 2025 with 29,039 miles
Passed
On Jun 21 2024 with 28,710 miles
Passed
On Apr 03 2019 with 28,688 miles
Passed
On Feb 26 2018 with 28,680 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- engine misfire
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Passed
On Feb 20 2017 with 28,675 miles
Passed
On Feb 24 2016 with 28,650 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front headlamp washer cover missing
Passed
On Mar 02 2015 with 28,644 miles
Passed
On Mar 03 2014 with 28,637 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
User Entered:
- steering rack has slight play
Passed
On Mar 19 2013 with 28,579 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Passed
On Mar 20 2012 with 28,268 miles
Passed
On Mar 24 2011 with 28,192 miles
Passed
On Mar 25 2010 with 27,908 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
User Entered:
- slight play to offside steering rack arm
Passed
On Mar 26 2009 with 27,815 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Passed
On Mar 27 2008 with 27,751 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
User Entered:
- slight play to offside of steering rack end
Passed
On Mar 26 2007 with 27,096 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed
On Mar 29 2006 with 26,796 miles


















