2022 Jaguar Eagle Prestige Hearse D Auto 2.0L Diesel · OY71 CYP

A sudden lapse in critical safety maintenance defines the recent history of this vehicle, evidenced by a failure on 13 February 2026 involving dangerous defects. The record shows that both the nearside front and offside rear tyres had worn below the legal limit of 1.6mm, and the parking brake was found to be inoperative on one side with insufficient overall efficiency. Although these issues were rectified to achieve a pass on the same day, this follows a completely clean record in February 2025, marking a sharp decline in the vehicle's condition over a twelve-month period. With 22,074 miles recorded over approximately four years, the vehicle has averaged roughly 5,518 miles per year. This represents a low usage profile for a diesel automatic, which generally suggests minimal wear on the engine and transmission components. However, such low annual mileage often correlates with the type of degradation seen in the most recent test, where tyres and braking components may deteriorate due to age or infrequent use rather than high-mileage wear. During a physical inspection, particular attention should be paid to the parking brake system to ensure the previous major failure has been fully resolved. On a test drive, engage the handbrake on a gradient to verify it holds the vehicle securely without slipping and check for any unevenness in the brake pedal feel. Any judder or pull during deceleration could indicate that the previous braking inefficiency was a symptom of a wider issue with the calipers or drums. Given the dangerous tyre failures, verify that the replacements are of a consistent brand and quality across all axles. Because this is a specialized hearse chassis, examine the tyres for uneven wear patterns that could suggest alignment issues stemming from the modified wheelbase. Ensure the steering is centered and there is no abnormal vibration through the chassis at cruising speeds, which would indicate that the previous tyre wear was caused by mechanical misalignment rather than simple attrition.