JAGUAR XK8 & XKR (1996-06) XK8 2DR CONVERTIBLE 4.0 V8 AUTO5
Buyer's Guide & Data from our Checks
The JAGUAR XK8 & XKR (1996-06) XK8 2DR CONVERTIBLE 4.0 V8 AUTO5 is a two-door luxury convertible in the UK’s premium grand-touring market, not an everyday hatchback or SUV. Its graceful styling, folding roof and smooth V8-powered character make it a distinctive choice for open-air drives and comfortable longer journeys. It is best suited to enthusiasts, couples and leisure drivers who value Jaguar character over family practicality or low running costs.
Across 583 mycarcheck.com look-ups, checks covered 230 distinct VINs, giving a useful sample of cars checked through the service. The average private-sale valuation was £6,200, while average latest recorded mileage was 83,000 miles. Average annual mileage was just 1,000 miles, and cars had around 4.3 previous keepers. These figures describe the checked vehicles, not a guarantee for any individual car.
Against German rivals, the XK8 offers British elegance, V8 sound and memorable open-top motoring for discerning leisure drivers seeking something special.
An XK8 or XKR can hide outstanding finance, write-off damage, theft or mileage problems—and age can bring costly surprises. Enter the reg now and check before you buy.
Key Findings
The following statistics are drawn from our checks of 230 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.
583
Lookups
Lookups
29
Hidden Histories
Hidden Histories
84k
Average Mileage
Average Mileage
£6,200
Average Valuation
Average Valuation
