2019 Jaguar Eagle — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Jaguar Eagle passed 94.2% of its 259 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (10.2% fail rate), the 2019 Eagle comes out 4.4pp better. Failures cluster in suspension, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (3.1%) and tyres (1.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, tread depth and brake pads — coil spring alone was recorded 7 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 19.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 3.1% | 8 |
| 2 | Tyres | 1.5% | 4 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.2% | 3 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 0.8% | 2 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 1 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.4% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring | 7 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 4 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 3 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 2 |
| 5 | Wheel bearings | 1 |
| 6 | Driver's seat | 1 |
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 | 19.3% | 50 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.8% | 28 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.7% | 7 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.3% | 6 |
| 5 | Other defects | 1.9% | 5 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 1.2% | 3 |
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 | 201 | 4.0% |
| 30-60k | 47 | 10.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 64 | 3.1% |
| 2023 | 67 | 6.0% |
| 2024 | 61 | 9.8% |
| 2025 | 67 | 4.5% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Eagle
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 3.1% of tests. Start there.
- 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.
- Tyres (1.5% 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.
- Brakes (1.2% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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 2019 Jaguar Eagles pass their MOT?
94.2% of the 259 2019 Jaguar Eagle MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Jaguar Eagle?
Suspension, recorded in 3.1% of tests, followed by tyres (1.5%).
Does the 2019 Eagle get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.0% in the 0-30k band to 10.6% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 259 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.