2019 Jeep Renegade Night Eagle — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 353 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Jeep Renegade Night Eagle, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 89.8% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.9% | 28 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.1% | 11 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 6 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.4% | 5 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 3 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 26 |
| 2 | Washers | 11 |
| 3 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 6 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 4 |
| 5 | Attachment | 4 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 3 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 24.9% | 88 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.8% | 45 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.1% | 18 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.8% | 17 |
| 5 | Suspension | 4.8% | 17 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.8% | 10 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 169 | 7.1% |
| 30-60k | 166 | 13.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 87 | 10.3% |
| 2023 | 87 | 6.9% |
| 2024 | 88 | 10.2% |
| 2025 | 91 | 13.2% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Renegade Night Eagle
Before buying a 2019 Jeep Renegade Night Eagle, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 7.9% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (7.9% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (3.1% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (1.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 Jeep Renegade Night Eagles pass their MOT?
89.8% of the 353 2019 Jeep Renegade Night Eagle MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Jeep Renegade Night Eagle?
Tyres, recorded in 7.9% of tests, followed by visibility (3.1%).
Does the 2019 Renegade Night Eagle get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.1% in the 0-30k band to 13.3% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 353 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.