2014 Jaguar Eagle — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2014 Jaguar Eagle passed 86.2% of its 508 recorded MOT tests. That is 4.5 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 18.3%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (5.3%) and tyres (5.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are registration plate lamp(s), wipers and tread depth — registration plate lamp(s) alone was recorded 20 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 8.8% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 16.3% once past 60-90k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 26.0% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.3% | 27 |
| 2 | Tyres | 5.1% | 26 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.1% | 16 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.6% | 13 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.2% | 11 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 2.0% | 10 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 20 |
| 2 | Wipers | 14 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 13 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 11 |
| 5 | Coil spring | 9 |
| 6 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 8 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 26.0% | 132 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.6% | 59 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.7% | 39 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 5.5% | 28 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.7% | 24 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.9% | 15 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 102 | 8.8% |
| 30-60k | 307 | 14.3% |
| 60-90k | 80 | 16.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 407 | 14.7% |
| Petrol | 101 | 9.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 100 | 12.0% |
| 2022 | 103 | 11.7% |
| 2023 | 98 | 14.3% |
| 2024 | 110 | 19.1% |
| 2025 | 97 | 11.3% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Eagle
On a 2014 Eagle, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (5.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (5.1% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Suspension (3.1% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2014 Jaguar Eagles pass their MOT?
86.2% of the 508 2014 Jaguar Eagle MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Jaguar Eagle?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.3% of tests, followed by tyres (5.1%).
Does the 2014 Eagle get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.8% in the 0-30k band to 16.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 508 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.