2017 Jeep Renegade 1.6L Diesel · WP17 DVV

The 2017 Jeep Renegade holds a valid MOT pass dated 22 January 2026 at 92,495 miles, yet the record for that same day reveals a prior failure on the identical date, indicating the car was rectified and retested within hours. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but punctuated by recurring minor oversights rather than escalating mechanical decline. Tyre condition has been a persistent advisory theme, and a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system was flagged during the January 2026 failure, suggesting the previous owner addressed basic consumables reactively rather than proactively. The mileage progression tells a coherent story. Between the November 2023 test at 57,921 miles and the November 2024 test at 74,925 miles, the vehicle covered 17,004 miles in twelve months, a sharp rise from the earlier average of roughly 8,500 miles per year. That acceleration implies heavier use or a change in ownership pattern during 2024, placing greater stress on brakes, suspension bushes, and drivetrain components. The gap between November 2024 and January 2026 shows only 17,570 miles added over approximately fourteen months, a return to a more moderate pace. No glaring mileage anomalies or suspicious jumps appear in the record. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front tyres, which have drawn advisories for cracking, perishing, and edge wear across multiple tests. Check the sidewalls carefully for age-related deterioration, as the January 2026 advisory specifically cited cracking. The TPMS fault that caused the initial January 2026 failure demands verification that the system is fully operational and that sensor batteries have not been allowed to degrade. Brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in November 2023 at both axles, so measure remaining pad thickness and inspect the condition of brake discs and calipers for uneven wear or binding. The repeated windscreen washer advisories point to a possible blocked jet, failing pump, or perished pipe, a minor but telling sign of neglected fluid checks. Beneath the vehicle, examine the subframe, suspension arms, and rear beam for corrosion, as nine years of use on UK roads often reveals early structural rust around mounting points and drain holes.