2017 Jeep Renegade 1.6L Diesel · RE67 JSV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in November 2025 at 90,867 miles passed immediately after a failure the previous day for a faulty offside front headlamp and an oil leak. While the leak was noted as non-excessive, its presence across two consecutive tests suggests a persistent issue with a gasket or seal that requires monitoring to ensure it does not escalate into a significant environmental failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. There is a noticeable increase in usage between December 2022 (59,623 miles) and December 2024 (82,337 miles), where the vehicle covered over 22,000 miles in two years. This period of higher use correlates with the appearance of wear-related defects in the subsequent records, specifically the degradation of braking components and tyres noted in the 2023 and 2024 tests. Buyers should pay close attention to the braking system and tyre condition. The December 2023 test flagged pitting and scoring on all four brake discs, which often indicates long periods of inactivity or the use of low-quality components. Following this, the 2024 advisory regarding a nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit with edge wear suggests potential alignment issues or uneven suspension pressure. A physical inspection must verify that the current brake discs have sufficient life and that the oil leak identified in late 2025 remains stable rather than dripping onto the engine block or transmission.