£5,000 - £8,000
1997 Jaguar XK8 Coupé
United Kingdom • 9 Nov 2025 • Lot 786
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1997 Jaguar XK8 is a low-mileage example from its first year of production, finished in Ice Blue with an Oatmeal leather interior. It features a 4.0-liter V8 engine and a five-speed automatic gearbox, accompanied by a full history from new until 2017 and a valid MOT until April 2026, making it a desirable modern classic.
Condition
7
Smart, low mileage, usable classic.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
SAJJGAED3AR005817
Chassis No:
Odometer:
38,473 miles
P515 RYR
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Introduced in 1996, the XK8 was Jaguar’s first generation of the modern grand tourer, powered by the brand’s new V8 and representing a major step forward for the marque following the XJ-S
This 1997 example is finished in Ice Blue with a contrasting Oatmeal leather interior, featuring wood veneer trim, alloy wheels and the elegant proportions of the fixed-head coupé
Powered by Jaguar’s 4-litre AJ26 V8 engine paired with a 5-speed automatic gearbox, delivering 290bhp to the rear wheels and offering impressive in a rather refined 'Jaguar' way
Believed to remain close to factory specification with no significant modifications from standard
Supplied new in January 1997 via Stratstone London, the car retains its original purchase invoice, with a full history from new until 2017 and various receipts for maintenance on file
Offered with its original leather wallet containing the handbook and service book, supporting invoices, MOT valid until April 2026, and displaying just 38,473 miles at the ...
Points of note
£555
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£4,518
Median Price (Since 2020)
£20,246
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Apr 14 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
38,443 miles
Registration Date
1997-01-02
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 15 2025 with 38,443 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed
On Feb 19 2024 with 38,411 miles
Passed
On Feb 03 2023 with 37,903 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail /front upper sub frame mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jan 21 2022 with 37,463 miles
Passed
On Jan 29 2021 with 37,101 miles
Passed
On Feb 03 2020 with 36,741 miles
Passed
On Jan 31 2019 with 36,231 miles
Passed
On Jan 23 2018 with 35,432 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- Offside Front tyre worn inner edge
Passed
On Jan 05 2017 with 34,794 miles
Passed
On Nov 04 2015 with 33,514 miles
Passed
On Nov 11 2014 with 33,272 miles
Passed
On Nov 02 2013 with 31,767 miles
Passed
On Sep 25 2012 with 30,544 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- R Suspntion got play
- F Floor corroded
Passed
On Sep 22 2011 with 28,202 miles
Passed
On Sep 23 2010 with 26,220 miles
Passed
On Aug 19 2009 with 24,447 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Passed
On Sep 03 2008 with 22,500 miles
Passed
On Aug 11 2007 with 20,699 miles
Passed
On Jun 14 2006 with 17,430 miles
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