Jaguar Unclassified
From 850 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 21 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 suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 21 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 21 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 14 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 9 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 8 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 7 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 7 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 6 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 6 |
| a door will not open using the relevant control or close properly | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 43.3% of failures are serious: 36.5% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 6.7% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £87.
Fuel type matters
Petrol versions pass at 88.8% while Diesel versions pass at 83.6%, a 5 percentage point gap.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 81.4% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
Typical mileage
Half of all Unclassifieds tested had between 37,734 and 73,236 miles on the clock.
At 51,880 median miles, the Unclassified has 0.025 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 Unclassified MOT pass rate?
The Jaguar Unclassified has a 87.1% MOT pass rate based on 850 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jaguar Unclassified?
The most common MOT failure on the Jaguar Unclassified is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 21 failures. Other common issues include a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
What is the typical mileage of a Jaguar Unclassified at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jaguar Unclassified is 51,880 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 37,734 and 73,236 miles.
Buying a used Unclassified?
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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