1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0

Overview

• Make: Jaguar
• Model: XK8
• Version: 4.0 Auto RWD 2dr (290 bhp)
• Year: 1997
• Mileage: 74,524 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Coupe, 2 doors, 4 seats
• Engine: 4.0 litres, 290 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Blue

About this car

This 1997 Jaguar XK8 has covered 74,524 miles. Priced at £4,999, this car is advertised £5,472 below the AskCar estimate of £10,471. This is a large price difference, so check the price and vehicle details with the dealer. The AskCar estimate uses 32 UK dealer adverts for the Jaguar XK8, with adjustments for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We first saw this car advertised 162 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £801. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. You can find this car at Horsepower Motor Centre in Tonbridge. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 6 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Far below the going rate: £5,472 (52%) under the AskCar estimate of £10,471. Worth asking the dealer why.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 32 priced Jaguar XK8 adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 6 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 1997 Jaguar XK8 has been on sale for at least 162 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 28 May 2026 at £5,800. Its asking price is now £4,999, £801 less. The latest price cut was seen on 11 September 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 28 May 2026: £5,800
• 31 May 2026: £5,320
• 16 June 2026: £5,319
• 11 September 2026: £4,999

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 6 November 2026: valid until 12 May 2027.

It failed its MOT on 22 April 2026 (nearside front windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen; offside front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; offside rear tyre obviously under inflated; and 5 more) and passed 21 days later, on 13 May 2026.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside rear upper subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis railing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside; and 1 more.

Mileage at that test: 74,521 miles, which matches the advertised 74,524 miles.