2012 Jaguar Eagle 3.0L Diesel · P23 NAJ

A pattern of consistent tyre wear advisories across nearly every test since 2022 dominates the roadworthiness picture for this 2012 Jaguar Eagle, with edge wear flagged on the front axle in four of the last five recorded tests and all four tyres noted as approaching the legal limit in 2025. The June 2026 record confirms that this tyre wear issue remains active, with the nearside front tyre again flagged as worn close to the legal limit on the inner edge. Recurring inner-edge wear of this nature typically points to misalignment of the front geometry, worn suspension bushes, or failing strut top mounts that are allowing the camber to drift out of specification. Buyers should treat this as a mechanical theme rather than an isolated observation, particularly given that the same advisory has now appeared across consecutive tests with no recorded remedial work in the history. Mileage accumulation is broadly consistent with age at roughly 7,247 miles per year, suggesting regular use rather than long-term storage, although the 2025 test recorded no mileage progression in the data and the 2026 entry continues the trend without a notable spike. Annual testing has been maintained since 2021 with no extended gaps, so there is no evidence of a multi-year lay-up that would raise specific concerns about seized brakes, perished rubber, or fuel system issues from disuse. The 101,453 recorded miles places moderate wear demands on consumable components such as brake discs, pads, and suspension linkages, and the consistent pattern of annual tests allows the advisory history to be interpreted with reasonable continuity rather than across disjointed intervals. The June 2026 test produced both a pass and a fail recorded on the same date, with the failure caused solely by an inoperative registration plate lamp, a minor electrical defect that was repaired and immediately re-tested to a pass. This same registration plate lamp defect appeared as a Major failure in May 2022 and as a Minor in May 2025, suggesting a recurring electrical fault with the lamp circuit that has now been addressed twice previously and may reappear. The other notable item from the 2026 test is the advisory for light oil misting on both front shock absorbers, which warrants close physical examination on a viewing as shock absorber seals tend to deteriorate progressively once oil misting becomes visible, and the condition can advance between tests. On a test drive, the buyer should pay particular attention to the front suspension, listening for clonks or knocking over uneven surfaces and speed bumps which would indicate worn top mounts, drop links, or anti-roll bar bush failures consistent with the recurring inner-edge tyre wear pattern. Steering should be checked for any pull to one side under braking or straight-line acceleration, and the front tyres should be physically inspected for feathering or stepped inner edges which would confirm the geometry issue flagged repeatedly. The brake pedal should feel firm without excessive travel, and any vibration through the steering wheel under braking would suggest disc lipping or warping given the vehicle's age and mileage. Finally, the registration plate lamps should be confirmed as functioning across all positions, and the area around the front shock absorbers should be inspected for fresh oil residue on the housings or springs, as the 2026 advisory suggests the seals are beginning to weep and may require replacement before the next test.