£2,464 (Est: £3,000 - £2,000)
1997 JAGUAR XK8 COUPE AUTO
United Kingdom • 30 Apr 2026 • Lot 68
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Jaguar XK8 Coupe is a good example, owned by the current keeper for 23 years with a documented service history. While it presents well for its age, some wear suggests moderate reconditioning may be needed.
Condition
6
The car is described as being in good overall condition for its age, reflecting careful long-term ownership. However, there is mention of wear on the exterior, interior, and/or wheels. This indicates that some reconditioning would be required to bring it to a higher standard.
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Automatic
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
100,466 miles
R463XCY
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
In Brief:
A good example of an X100 XK8 Coupe
Finished in Blue over a Beige leather interior
Owned by the current keeper for the last 23 years
Just 3 former keepers
Good level of history to accompany, including stamped service book
Auctioneer’s Notes:
A good example of the Jaguar XK8 Coupe.
Owned by the current keeper for the last 23 years and with just three former keepers - the car is also accompanied by invoices for servicing and maintenance, along with its original Jaguar bookpack, which includes the Driver’s Handbook, Service Record and Warranty Book, Total Care handbook, and Total Care continuation booklet.
Maintenance & Condition:
The car is presented in good overall condition for its age, reflecting careful long-term ownership.
The original service book displays 13 service stamps, documenting maintenance carried out between 1998 at 9,931 miles and 2014 at 100,466 miles.
Supporting this is a collection of invoices detailing servicing and general upkeep, along with...
Points of note
£555
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£4,490
Median Price (Since 2020)
£20,246
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Mar 05 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
112,807 miles
Registration Date
1997-08-01
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 06 2025 with 112,807 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Dec 22 2023 with 111,963 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear slight play from axle tubes both side
Failed
On Dec 22 2023 with 111,963 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear slight play from axle tubes both side
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Passed
On Sep 17 2022 with 109,365 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed
On Aug 02 2022 with 109,364 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Major:
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Minor:
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Nov 27 2018 with 108,911 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Dec 01 2017 with 106,894 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear,centres of the tread (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill panels (2.4.A.3)
- rear suspension subframe mounting plates corroding
Passed
On Oct 11 2016 with 104,368 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- o/s/r tyre tread worn very low
Passed
On Sep 25 2015 with 103,404 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- n/s parking brake effort low
- n/s/r tyre tread worn low
Passed
On Oct 06 2014 with 101,250 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- n/s/r tyre tread worn low
- parking brake effort low
Passed
On Oct 10 2013 with 97,713 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- n/s/r tyre tread wearing low
Failed
On Sep 25 2013 with 97,700 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
User Entered:
- n/s/r tyre tread wearing low
Passed
On Sep 26 2012 with 95,725 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- suspension warning lamp staying on,will be cause for failure at a later date
Failed
On Sep 12 2012 with 95,721 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- suspension warning lamp staying on,will be cause for failure at a later date
Passed
On Aug 31 2011 with 92,637 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
User Entered:
- suspension fault warning lamp on
- play in the n/s/f wheel bearings,just passing
- n/s/f suspension lower ball joint,gaiter split
Failed
On Aug 18 2011 with 92,632 miles
There were 7 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- (Dangerous) Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- (Dangerous) Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
User Entered:
- suspension fault warning lamp on
- play in the n/s/f wheel bearings,just passing
- n/s/f suspension lower ball joint,gaiter split
Passed
On Aug 06 2010 with 88,711 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- Both front shock lower bushes worn.
- Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Failed
On Jul 30 2010 with 88,680 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
User Entered:
- Both front shock lower bushes worn.
- Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Passed
On Jul 24 2009 with 84,412 miles
Passed
On Aug 09 2008 with 79,665 miles
Failed
On Aug 01 2008 with 79,624 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
User Entered:
- offside front tyre going bald on inner edge
Passed
On Jul 27 2007 with 75,110 miles
Passed
On Jul 20 2006 with 72,021 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Passed
On Jul 21 2005 with 68,834 miles
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