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J44 FDR

2008 Jaguar Eagle

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

121,763 mi
Last recorded121,763 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Eagle60,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 FDR
MakeJaguar
ModelEagle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 121,763 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 118,502 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 117,050 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2024 117,050 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 117,023 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil level on minimum

intermittent air suspension fault warning on dash

power steering reservoir cap missing

Pass 6 Jun 2023 111,856 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power Steering Reservoir Cap Missing

Fail 31 May 2023 111,853 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power Steering Reservoir Cap Missing

Pass 23 May 2022 107,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Some damage n/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 16 May 2022 107,318 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Unable to check beam image. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension system inoperative Warning lamp indicates suspension fault. Possibly n/s/f suspension unit (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F Air shock offers little resistance whilst checking suspension.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Some damage n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 26 May 2021 102,859 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Some side wall damage to n/s/f tyre.

Under shields fitted obscure some testable items.

Fail 26 May 2021 102,856 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temp cap fitted does not form an effective seal. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Some side wall damage to n/s/f tyre.

Under shields fitted obscure some testable items.

Pass 3 Jun 2020 88,856 miles

surface corrosion to exhaust

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2020 88,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

surface corrosion to exhaust

under trays fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 78,005 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 78,004 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 70,421 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 62,320 miles

N/s rear inner cv gaiter slightly damaged

O/s front tyre slight cut

Fail 9 May 2017 62,320 miles

N/s rear inner cv gaiter slightly damaged

O/s front tyre slight cut

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 May 2016 56,878 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 56,878 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 51,064 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 44,659 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 37,474 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 10 Jun 2013 37,474 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2012 30,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 30,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 24,313 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Jaguar Eagle?

Based on 8,701 MOT tests across 881 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
4,360
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
881
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 32
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J44 FDR is a 2008 Jaguar Eagle in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Eagle models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 60,715 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Eagle fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J44 FDR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Eagle typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Eagle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J44 FDR is a 2008 Jaguar Eagle, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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