£800 - £1,200
1997 Jaguar XJ8
United Kingdom • 21 Mar 2026 • Lot 39
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1997 Jaguar is a rare find, boasting a Spindrift White exterior and a V8 engine. With 181,000 miles and a comprehensive history file, it offers a unique opportunity for collectors.
Condition
6
Good; History file and mileage.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
SAJJJALG3CR816091
Chassis No:
Odometer:
181,000 miles
R985ABK
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Registration: R985ABK VIN: SAJJJALG3CR816091 Mileage Showing: 181,000 Transmission: Automatic MOT: No Number of Keys: 2 V5 on Site: Yes
V8 engine
Rare colour
Good sized history file
First registered October 1997 this 3.2 litre V8 model in rarely seen Spindrift White bodywork shows 181,000 miles and is sold with a good sized history file including original service book containing 17 service stamps, the most recent at 179,000 miles as well folder with previous MOT certificates as well as receipts for additional servicing and maintenance.
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Points of note
£460
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,227
Median Price (Since 2020)
£45,253
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Sales
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MOT Information
Invalid
Test Failed on Feb 18 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
180,983 miles
Registration Date
1997-10-01
MOT History
Failed
On Feb 18 2026 with 180,983 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front floor holed and corroded
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Passed
On Feb 11 2025 with 178,801 miles
Passed
On Feb 22 2024 with 176,692 miles
Passed
On Apr 19 2023 with 174,562 miles
Passed
On Mar 09 2022 with 172,944 miles
Passed
On Jan 07 2021 with 171,279 miles
Passed
On Dec 12 2019 with 170,339 miles
Passed
On May 22 2018 with 168,531 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Front both tyres are perished
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear fuel pipe from fuel filter is corroded
Passed
On Jan 27 2017 with 167,062 miles
Passed
On Jan 20 2016 with 165,699 miles
Passed
On Dec 01 2015 with 164,365 miles
Passed
On Sep 17 2014 with 163,114 miles
Passed
On Jul 19 2013 with 161,944 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Passed
On Aug 06 2012 with 160,338 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- nearside front seat belt webbing damagd
Passed
On Jul 15 2011 with 152,972 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Entered:
- Nail in nearside front tyre
- nearside and offside front brake discs wearing thin
Passed
On Jul 13 2010 with 139,213 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Failed
On Jul 13 2010 with 139,213 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Jul 14 2009 with 127,166 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Failed
On Jul 14 2009 with 127,166 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Passed
On Jul 08 2008 with 112,792 miles
Passed
On Jun 26 2007 with 98,123 miles
Passed
On Jul 06 2006 with 84,853 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
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