2018 Jeep Compass 1.6L Diesel · WN18 PVJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in May 2026 at 46,978 miles passed despite significant advisories regarding both front tyres reaching the legal limit and a nail embedded in the offside rear tyre. This follows a volatile period in early 2024 where the vehicle failed two consecutive tests due to mechanical defects, indicating the owner only addressed faults after an official inspection failure. At 46,978 miles over eight years, the Jeep has averaged approximately 5,872 miles per year. This low annual mileage suggests light road use, which typically preserves the drivetrain and rubber-based components. However, the data shows a notable gap between May 2025 and 2026, where the vehicle covered only 1,120 miles in a year. Such long periods of inactivity or very low-distance driving can lead to accelerated surface corrosion on brake components and brittle suspension bushings, which aligns with the condition noted in the latest record. A buyer must specifically inspect the wheel bearings, as both the offside front and offside rear units were flagged across three separate tests in May 2024. While these appear to have been addressed following the failures, the recurring nature of the fault suggests a potential issue with fit or poor-quality replacement parts. The 2024 failure also highlighted pitted and scored rear brake discs; the buyer should verify if these discs were replaced or merely turned, as the low-mileage profile often leads to rust pitting on rotors that are not used frequently.