Jaguar XJ8 (2004)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 114 photos
  • Paint thickness measurement
• The last service was performed in March 2026
• Mileage of 226,000 kilometers, verifiable
• Workshop invoices and TÜV reports from the last three owners available
• Eight tires on alloy wheels

Facts & Specifications

• Model Year: 2004
• Engine: 4.2-liter naturally aspirated V8 with 298 PS
• Transmission: Automatic
• Exterior color: Gold metallic
• Interior: Beige leather with wood trim
• TÜV valid through March 2028
• Features:
  • Automatic climate control
  • CD changer
  • Rear parking assist
  • Eight-piece tire set on alloy wheels

Condition

Exterior

• The car is painted in gold metallic.
• According to the description, the vehicle is in its original condition with no repainting.
• The paint and body are in good condition with minor signs of wear.
• Paint thickness measurements revealed values ranging from 225 μm to 697 μm (Figure 107).
• According to the description, the aluminum body is rust-free.
• There is minor damage to the rear bumper.
• No other major damage to the exterior is known.
• The vehicle comes with two sets of tires on alloy wheels.
• The tread depth of the mounted tires is 8 mm on the front left, 8 mm on the front right, 8 mm on the rear left, and 8 mm on the rear right (Figure 107).
• According to the manufacturer, the tread depth of the spare tires is between 6 mm and 7 mm (Figure 107).

Interior

• The car has a beige leather interior with wood trim.
• The interior is in good, well-maintained condition with minimal signs of wear.
• The headliner is currently held in place by pins.
• There are no known major damages inside the vehicle.

Mechanics

• The vehicle is registered and road-ready.
• The V8 gasoline engine runs flawlessly.
• No replacement engine has been installed.
• The automatic transmission shifts smoothly.
• The rear parking assist is not working.
• The airbag warning light comes on occasionally.
• During the vehicle inspection, play was noted in the rear shock absorber bushings.
• There are no known serious technical defects.
• The last service was performed in March 2026.

History

Ownership History

• First registration: Austria
• Owners: more than 5 in total
• The vehicle has had no accidents under its current owner

Service History

• Workshop invoices from the last three owners are available
• TÜV reports from the last three owners are available
• There is no service record book
• March 2026: Last service performed
• According to the owner, a total of approximately €3,000 has been invested

Documents

• Workshop invoices from the last three owners are available
• TÜV reports from the last three owners are available
• Vehicle documents (Image 106)

Summary

For sale is a 2004 Jaguar XJ8 in gold metallic with a beige leather and wood interior. This elegant sedan is equipped with a V8 gasoline engine paired with an automatic transmission. The verifiable mileage is 226,000 kilometers. The vehicle has been accident-free under its current ownership and, according to the seller, is in its original condition with no repainting. The paint and body are in good condition with minimal signs of wear; the aluminum body is reportedly rust-free. The interior is also in good, well-maintained condition with minimal signs of wear. Features include, among others, automatic climate control, a CD changer, leather upholstery, wood trim, and two sets of tires on alloy wheels. Known issues include the headliner, which is secured with pins; an airbag warning light that occasionally illuminates; a rear parking assist system that is not functioning; minor damage to the rear bumper; and play in the rear shock absorber bushings. With a TÜV inspection valid through March 2028, along with workshop invoices and TÜV reports from the last three owners, this Jaguar XJ8 offers an interesting opportunity to acquire a well-maintained and comfortable luxury sedan with classic British charm.