Jaguar Eagle
From 1,607 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 31 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 31 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 23 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 19 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 17 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 16 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 15 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 14 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 13 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 10 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 9 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 44.3% of Eagle failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 13.8% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £95.
Fuel type matters
Diesel versions pass at 88.9% while Petrol versions pass at 78.4%, a 11 percentage point gap.
Jaguar Eagle on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 11 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 4 newly registered, a net loss of 7.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 941 | 11 | +0 | -3 | -3 |
| 2025 Q2 | 947 | 8 | +0 | -4 | -4 |
| 2025 Q1 | 953 | 6 | +4 | -4 | +0 |
| 2024 Q4 | 955 | 4 | +0 | -0 | +11 |
| 2024 Q3 | 942 | 6 | +0 | -0 | +6 |
| 2024 Q2 | 935 | 7 | +0 | -13 | -13 |
| 2024 Q1 | 949 | 6 | +0 | -12 | -12 |
| 2023 Q4 | 960 | 7 | +0 | -0 | +0 |
4 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Limousine V6 D Auto | Diesel | 390 | 45% |
| Eagle Hearse V6 D Auto | Diesel | 288 | 33% |
| Eagle Auto | Petrol | 122 | 14% |
| Eagle I4 Luxury Auto | Petrol | 62 | 7% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 98.5% | any fracture or welding defect on a wheel |
| 2019 | 94.3% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2018 | 93.7% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2017 | 92.1% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
5 earlier years
| 2016 | 94.3% | exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour, smoke opacity levels exceed default limit |
| 2015 | 88.9% | windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2014 | 79.2% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2013 | 79.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2012 | 85.5% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
Typical mileage
Half of all Eagles tested had between 29,860 and 64,399 miles on the clock.
At 44,134 median miles, the Eagle has 0.03 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Jaguar models
| Jaguar Xf | 81.7% |
| Jaguar F-Pace | 88.9% |
| Jaguar Xe | 85.6% |
| Jaguar E-Pace | 89.9% |
| Jaguar Xj | 81.9% |
Common questions
What is the Jaguar Eagle MOT pass rate?
The Jaguar Eagle has a 86.6% MOT pass rate based on 1,607 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jaguar Eagle?
The most common MOT failure on the Jaguar Eagle is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 31 failures. Other common issues include a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened.
How many Jaguar Eagles are on UK roads?
There are 941 Jaguar Eagles currently licensed on UK roads, with 11 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Jaguar Eagle at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jaguar Eagle is 44,134 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 29,860 and 64,399 miles.
Buying a used Eagle?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.