1998 Jaguar XJ8 3.2 X308

Highlights

• Advisory-free MOT to 1st November 2026
• 60,058 miles supported by service and MOT records
• Just one former registered keeper and in current ownership for over six years
• Good history file including MOT certificates and service records
• Post-Covid refurbishment including brake discs, pads, and a major service
• New headlining fitted in 2025

The Appeal

The X308-generation XJ8 was the last of Jaguar's traditionally styled saloons, pairing elegant lines with a modern V8 engine and five-speed automatic transmission. These cars are wonderful long-distance cruisers, riding a wave of smooth power and torque that's increasingly rare in today's vehicles.
This Sherwood green example with cream leather interior has had just two registered keepers from new, the second of whom has owned the car since November 2019. It comes accompanied by a good history file, and the vendor has kept it in regular use, addressing issues as they arose.
Used at weekends only for the last three years, this XJ8 presents as a well-maintained, cared-for example ready to be enjoyed.

Key Information

• Mileage: 60,058 miles (supported by service and MOT records)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT valid until November 2026 (no advisories)
• Technical specs: 3.2-litre V8 petrol, five-speed automatic
• Paperwork: MOT certificates and service records present, along with supporting documentation; one set of keys

Service history (book stamps):
05/14 – 48,033 miles – Swain & Jones Ltd

• 15 Years / 150,000 miles Service: Completed official scheduled service

05/13 – 45,098 miles – Swain & Jones Ltd

• 14 Years / 140,000 miles Service: Completed official scheduled service

05/12 – 44,850 miles – Swain & Jones Ltd

• 13 Years / 130,000 miles Service: Completed official scheduled service

06/11 – 44,242 miles – Swain & Jones Ltd

• 12 Years / 120,000 miles Service: Completed official scheduled service

06/10 – 41,677 miles – Swain & Jones Ltd

• 11 Years / 110,000 miles Service: Completed official scheduled service

06/09 – 39,034 miles – Swain & Jones Ltd

• 10 Years / 100,000 miles Service: Completed official scheduled service

06/08 – 36,239 miles – Swain & Jones Ltd

• 9 Years / 90,000 miles Service: Completed official scheduled service

12/06 – 32,348 miles – Swain & Jones Ltd

• 8 Years / 80,000 miles Service: Completed official scheduled service

12/05 – 28,301 miles – Swain & Jones Ltd

• 7 Years / 70,000 miles Service: Completed official scheduled service

12/04 – 24,922 miles – Swain & Jones Ltd

• 6 Years / 60,000 miles Service: Completed official scheduled service

11/03 – 21,282 miles – Swain & Jones Ltd

• 5 Years / 50,000 miles Service: Completed official scheduled service

11/02 – 17,560 miles – Swain & Jones Ltd

• 4 Years / 40,000 miles Service: Completed official scheduled service

06/01 – 12,135 miles – Swain & Jones Ltd

• 3 Years / 30,000 miles Service: Completed official scheduled service

08/00 – 8,765 miles – Weybridge Automobiles

• 2 Years / 20,000 miles Service: Completed official scheduled service

07/99 – 3,462 miles – Weybridge Automobiles

• 1 Year / 10,000 miles Service: Completed official scheduled service

06/98 – 24 miles – Weybridge Automobiles

• Pre-Delivery Inspection: Completed official Pre-Delivery Inspection

The Detail

• Presentable example in a desirable colour combination
• Sherwood green exterior described as in very good overall condition
• Stone chip blemishes leading to corrosion on the ends of the sills where exposed to the wheel arches; sills themselves are reported as sound (no MOT advisories for corrosion)
• One small paint blister noted at the driver's side of the rear window
• Cream leather interior with matching carpets; protective carpets fitted over the originals
• The vendor describes the interior as being in very good order
• All instruments and switchgear reported as fully operational
• Radio aerial reported fully functional with both the ignition and the radio
• The vendor describes the car as very comfortable and quiet, with what they consider a very good sound system
• Post-Covid refurbishment included replacement of brake discs and pads, a new battery, and a major service
• Includes original Jaguar toolkit, original radio/cassette player, and emergency spare tyre

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