2018 Jeep Cherokee 2.2L Diesel · SW18 NCZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a worsening condition regarding suspension and braking components. While it passed the latest February 2026 test at 58,672 miles, this followed a failure just three weeks prior at 58,622 miles. That failure revealed excessive steering wheel movement, thin rear brake pads, and severely worn upper suspension arm bushes. The fact that front brake discs were flagged on the subsequent pass indicates that while immediate repairs were made, deeper wear issues remain unaddressed. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per year. There is a clear gap of 13,000 miles between the January 2024 and February 2025 tests, followed by another 9,200 miles leading into the 2025 and early 2026 inspections. This steady accumulation suggests regular use, yet the sudden appearance of multiple mechanical faults in the most recent interval indicates that components are now reaching the end of age-related degradation rather than high-mileage wear. A buyer must physically inspect the rear suspension assembly, as the upper control arm bushes and rose bushes have been flagged for slight and excessive wear repeatedly since 2025. The steering wheel movement noted in February 2026 requires a thorough check of the steering column and universal joints to ensure the fault was rectified. Additionally, the recurring mention of pitted and scored brake discs across both axles suggests a history of neglected brake maintenance or prolonged exposure to corrosion, necessitating a verification that recent pad and disc replacements were fully executed rather than merely patched.