JAGUAR XK8 & XKR (1996-06) XKR 2DR COUPE 4.2 V8 AUTO6
Buyer's Guide & Data from our Checks
The JAGUAR XK8 & XKR (1996-06) XKR 2DR COUPE 4.2 V8 AUTO6 is a two-door luxury sports coupe in a niche corner of the UK used-car market. Its elegant shape and automatic gearbox bring relaxed grand-touring appeal, while rear seats are best treated as occasional.
mycarcheck.com records 611 checks across 256 distinct VINs, a substantial sample of buyer interest. The average private-sale valuation is £7,800, with average recorded mileage of 95,000 and annual mileage of about 2,000. Cars have around four previous keepers on average, making an individual history and condition check especially worthwhile.
Best suited to enthusiasts and couples, it makes a weekend or touring car rather than a daily driver or family choice. Compared with the Mercedes-Benz SL and BMW 6 Series, the XKR stands apart for its British styling, supercharged V8 character and effortless pace; buyers should budget for running costs appropriate to a luxury car.
An XK8 or XKR can hide outstanding finance, write-off damage, theft history or mileage problems—and repairs can be costly. Enter the reg now and check before you buy.
Key Findings
The following statistics are drawn from our checks of 256 different vehicles, run between February 19th 2021 and October 31st 2026. These real-world insights provide context for this vehicle's place in the market, as well as its typical usage.
611
Lookups
Lookups
20
Hidden Histories
Hidden Histories
98k
Average Mileage
Average Mileage
£7,800
Average Valuation
Average Valuation
