2016 Jeep Renegade 1.4L Petrol · PJ66 CEU

The 2016 Jeep Renegade presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 2 March 2026 at 45,781 miles with zero defects recorded. That is a marked contrast to the advisory-laden tests of earlier years. The most recent result suggests the previous owner addressed outstanding items and has kept the car in good mechanical order over the last twelve months. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,578 miles per year. The record shows a steady but modest accumulation pattern: 26,958 miles in February 2022, rising to 32,541 by March 2023, then 37,183 in March 2024, 42,553 in March 2025, and finally 45,781 in March 2026. Annual increments have ranged between 4,600 and 5,600 miles, which is consistent with light, regular use rather than long periods of dormancy. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record that would suggest clocking or extended storage. The 2023 test at 32,541 miles flagged worn rear suspension arm pins or bushes on both sides, classified as advisories for wear not yet resulting in excessive movement. Both front and rear suspension components deserve a close physical inspection, particularly for play, knocking, or deterioration of rubber bushes that may have worsened since. The offside front tyre was noted as worn close to the legal limit and wearing on its edge at the same test, indicating possible wheel alignment or suspension geometry issues that should be verified with a four-wheel alignment check. The nearside daytime running lamp fault recorded in March 2025 at 42,553 miles was a minor electrical item, but all exterior lighting and dashboard warning lamps should be cycled through during any test drive. Despite the clean 2026 result, a pre-purchase inspection should focus on the underside for corrosion, especially around suspension mounting points, sills, and brake lines, given the car's age. Brake discs, pads, and calipers should be examined for uneven wear or binding, and the exhaust system checked for leaks or deterioration. The headlight adjuster and sill trim modifications noted in 2024 are worth verifying for correct installation. Overall, the MOT record points to a well-maintained, low-mileage vehicle with a resolving fault history, but the suspension and steering components warrant hands-on scrutiny before purchase.