Description
Jaguar XJ8 4.0 V8 - Mistral Blue - Lovely Condition
A beautiful example of one of the last truly high-quality Jaguars, finished in stunning Mistral Blue with a very well-presented interior.
Mileage: 106,000 miles
Engine: 4.0 V8 (preferred engine choice - smooth, powerful, and reliable)
New Engine Fitted by Jaguar (2004 at 44,000 miles) - meaning the engine has only covered around 60,000 miles since.
MOT: Brand new MOT just completed
Tyres: Rear tyre recently replaced (nail damage)
Condition: Runs and drives superbly, offering effortless comfort and refined performance. Interior presents extremely well.
Documented Service History
08/03/2000 - 9,429 miles - Merritts Jaguar, Amersham
14/03/2001 - 18,976 miles - Merritts Jaguar, Amersham
27/03/2002 - 27,042 miles - Merritts Jaguar, Amersham
19/03/2003 - 34,950 miles - Merritts Jaguar, Amersham
17/03/2004 - 43,832 miles - Merritts Jaguar, Amersham - New engine fitted at 42,125 miles
16/01/2005 - 50,445 miles - Merritts Jaguar, Amersham
25/09/2005 - 62,079 miles - Merritts Jaguar, Amersham (Major service - plugs etc.)
21/06/2007 - 76,332 miles - Oil & filter change
05/11/2009 - 83,133 miles - Oil, filter & air filter change
16/06/2014 - 87,799 miles - Timing chain tensioners replaced with 3rd generation metal tensioners
28/11/2020 - 97,716 miles - Damerham Garage, MOT & repairs (battery, ball joints, roll bar link, bulbs, tyre, fuel cleaner)
26/03/2021 - 99,684 miles - Hypermotive, Bournemouth (rear shock absorber mounts & fluids)
10/06/2021 - 100,593 miles - Wimborne Tyreland (2x Falken tyres)
29/03/2022 - Garage3R, Wimborne (Oil & filter, brake fluid, exhaust mid sections, cam cover gaskets, spark plugs, air filter, valve seals)
Comes with a large history file, original service book, and all handbooks.
Why This Jaguar?
One of the last of the classic XJ8s before build quality declined in later years.
Finished in a desirable colour with the preferred 4.0 V8 - smooth, powerful, and refined.
A truly comfortable, elegant cruiser that is becoming harder to find in this condition with such a strong history.
Major preventative maintenance already carried out (timing chain tensioners).