2016 Jeep Renegade 1.6L Diesel · WR16 YHT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding deferred suspension and steering repairs. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 143,816 miles passed, the tester identified play in both the offside front anti-roll bar linkage and the nearside front track rod end. These issues mirror a failure in late 2024, indicating that the owner is only addressing steering components once they reach a point of failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 143,816 miles over ten years, this Jeep has averaged approximately 14,400 miles per year, which significantly exceeds the national average. The high mileage places considerable strain on drivetrain and chassis-related components. A notable spike in usage occurred between November 2023 and November 2024, where the vehicle covered over 26,000 miles in just twelve months. This rapid accumulation explains the accelerated wear observed on the suspension arm bushes and tyres, which were repeatedly flagged during the 2024 inspection period. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry. The recurring faults involving worn track rod ends, anti-roll bar links, and suspension arm bushes suggest the front end assembly is nearing the end of its service life. You should also verify the condition of the windscreen, as damage was noted in both 2022 and 2025. Given the high mileage and the previous inoperative engine management light failure in late 2024, a diagnostic scan is necessary to ensure no hidden fault codes remain active in the management system.