2016 Jeep Renegade 2.0L Diesel · WN66 EKD

The 2016 Jeep Renegade presents a generally sound mechanical picture, though the most recent MOT on 12 May 2026 at 92,901 miles reveals a minor but notable shift in condition. The tester flagged slight play in the offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint and an inoperative nearside rear registration plate lamp. These are not serious failures, but the appearance of a front suspension advisory after four consecutive clean tests between 2022 and 2024 suggests the vehicle has entered a phase where wear components are beginning to show their age. The maintenance trend is stable overall, with no dangerous or major defects recorded across the entire history, yet the trajectory is gently worsening rather than improving. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a vehicle of this age. From 76,186 miles recorded on 11 May 2022 to 92,901 miles on 12 May 2026, the vehicle has covered roughly 16,715 miles over four years, averaging around 4,179 miles annually in that window. This is lower than the lifetime average of approximately 9,290 miles per year, indicating the most recent keeper used the car relatively sparingly. There are no suspicious gaps in the annual test record, with each MOT falling within a narrow window between early May and mid-May each year, suggesting regular and predictable use. The recurring theme across the MOT history centres on the rear suspension trailing arm bushes, which were flagged as worn on 5 May 2025 at 88,970 miles on both nearside and offside. This type of wear is common on vehicles of this age and mileage, particularly those driven on uneven surfaces, and it points to a suspension system that has absorbed considerable use over the years. A prospective buyer should have the rear suspension inspected closely, paying attention to the trailing arm bushes, subframe mounting points, and any signs of corrosion on the rear floor or suspension mounting areas, as these are known vulnerability points on this model. Beyond the suspension, the front anti-roll bar linkage play flagged in the latest test warrants attention. Left unaddressed, worn linkages can accelerate tyre wear and compromise handling precision, particularly over uneven road surfaces. A thorough test drive over speed bumps and rough surfaces, combined with a physical inspection of the front and rear suspension bushes, ball joints, and exhaust system for corrosion, would provide a clear picture of the vehicle's current structural integrity. The clean emissions results and absence of brake-related advisories across all recorded tests are reassuring, but the emerging suspension wear pattern indicates this vehicle is entering a period where proactive maintenance will be needed to keep it in good order.