2016 Jeep Renegade 1.6L Diesel · AE66 OAX

The 2016 Jeep Renegage currently holds a valid MOT, with the most recent test on 22 April 2026 resulting in a pass with no advisories or defects recorded. This followed an immediate retest on the same date after an earlier failure for a nearside front headlamp issue covering both aim and the dipped beam function. The trend across the three documented tests is best described as mixed rather than stable, with a recurring windscreen damage advisory appearing in 2024 and 2025 and a suspension-related failure recorded in 2025 prior to the current clean pass. Annual mileage is approximately typical for the vehicle's age at around 8,459 miles per year, suggesting regular but not excessive use. The 2025 and 2026 tests sit roughly 12 months apart with no gap in testing, indicating continuous road use and compliance with annual MOT requirements. The recorded test history is sparse, covering only three years, which limits any firm conclusion about long-term mechanical trajectory. What can be said is that the most recent pass is clean, while the prior year combined an advisory and a substantive failure on the steering component. A prospective buyer should physically inspect the nearside front headlamp assembly, confirming correct dip beam operation and that the beam pattern and aim remain within legal tolerance, as this area caused the only post-2025 failure. The nearside front track rod end ball joint and its surrounding boot warrant close attention; the dust cover deterioration recorded in April 2025 points to potential wear or contamination at the joint, so a visual check for splits, grease loss, or play is sensible. The windscreen should be examined for the location and extent of any chip or crack, given the advisory appearing in two consecutive tests. Given the failure history includes a steering component defect, a thorough road test or under-bonnet inspection for any knocking, uneven tyre wear, or steering vagueness would be prudent before purchase. Buying Score: 52/100, Risk Level: Medium.