2019 Jeep Renegade Night Eagle — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Jeep Renegade Night Eagle passed 91.2% of its 524 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 10.2% of the time, so this is 1.4pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 6.9% of all tests — 4.4 points clear of visibility, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, washers and tyre pressure monitoring system — tread depth alone was recorded 29 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 24.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 7.9% of tests failed in 2022 against 13.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.9% | 36 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.5% | 13 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 10 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.9% | 5 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.6% | 3 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 2 |
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 | 29 |
| 2 | Washers | 13 |
| 3 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 9 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 5 |
| 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 | 24.6% | 129 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.1% | 53 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.7% | 30 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.2% | 22 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.0% | 21 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.5% | 13 |
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 | 275 | 5.1% |
| 30-60k | 228 | 12.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 127 | 7.9% |
| 2023 | 130 | 5.4% |
| 2024 | 129 | 8.5% |
| 2025 | 138 | 13.0% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Renegade Night Eagle
On a 2019 Renegade Night Eagle, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (6.9% 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 (2.5% 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 (1.9% 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?
91.2% of the 524 2019 Jeep Renegade Night Eagle MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Jeep Renegade Night Eagle?
Tyres, recorded in 6.9% of tests, followed by visibility (2.5%).
Does the 2019 Renegade Night Eagle get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.1% in the 0-30k band to 12.7% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 524 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.