1997 Jaguar XK8

4.0 Auto RWD 2dr (290 bhp)

£8,995

Fair price: within 8% of the typical £9,731 for this model, age and mileage, drawing on 37 adverts of this make and model.

Overview

Make: Jaguar
Model: XK8
Version: 4.0 Auto RWD 2dr (290 bhp)
Mileage: 69,000 miles
Year: 1997
Fuel type: Petrol
Engine: 4.0 L
Gearbox: Automatic
Power: 290 bhp
Seats: 4
Colour: Blue
Doors: 2
Driven wheels: Rear Wheel Drive

About this car

This 1997 Jaguar XK8 has covered 69,000 miles. Its asking price of £8,995 is £736 below our estimate of £9,731. The estimate uses 37 UK dealer adverts for the Jaguar XK8, with adjustments for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. It first appeared in our advert records 146 days ago. The last MOT shows 70,182 miles, more than the advert. This is worth checking with the dealer. MOT records show an expiry date of 26 January 2027. The seller is Auto Elite, based in Port Glasgow.

Stock data from 20 October 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price history

First seen on 28 May 2026, 146 days ago. Advert duration calculated on 21 October 2026.

Recorded asking prices
Date observed	Asking price
28 May 2026	£8,995
6 July 2026	£8,995
20 October 2026	£8,995

Price and mileage comparison

Estimated market asking price: £9,731. The asking price is £736 below this estimate.

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

The pricing calculation includes 37 adverts of this make and model across different ages and specifications.

Advertised mileage is approximately 1,500 miles higher than typical for a 1997 Jaguar XK8.

Mileage concern: the advertised mileage is below the last MOT reading; ask the dealer to explain.

MOT

MOT valid until 26 January 2027. 70,182 miles at the last test.

9 other cars with the same year, trim, gearbox and fuel are for sale from £4,395 to £19,995.

Other matching cars (up to five, cheapest first)
Asking price	Mileage
£4,395	130,150 miles
£4,999	74,524 miles
£6,400	83,600 miles
£6,499	132,775 miles
£11,995	66,000 miles

These cars have covered 12,333–132,775 miles, compared with 69,000 miles for this car.

Matching year, trim, gearbox and fuel does not mean matching mileage or every specification. Our estimate adjusts for these differences using the wider market data.

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Dealer

Auto Elite, Port Glasgow. Across the dealer network: 40 cars for sale.

Dealer postcode: PA14 6TD.