2020 Jeep Renegade Night Eagle — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2020 Jeep Renegade Night Eagle passed 90.9% of its 2,821 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail at 9.4%, so the 2020 Renegade Night Eagle sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.3%) and lighting & signalling (2.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, headlamp aim and side repeaters — tread depth alone was recorded 124 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 7.2% in the 0-30k band and 17.4% in the 60-90k band, a 10.2-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 21.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 9.5% of tests failed in 2023 against 11.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.3% | 149 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.9% | 82 |
| 3 | Suspension | 1.1% | 31 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.0% | 29 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.0% | 27 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 18 |
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 | 124 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 29 |
| 3 | Side repeaters | 21 |
| 4 | Daytime running lamps | 20 |
| 5 | Washers | 20 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 20 |
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 | 21.4% | 604 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.7% | 246 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.0% | 168 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.7% | 75 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.7% | 75 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.6% | 46 |
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 | 1,772 | 7.2% |
| 30-60k | 977 | 11.8% |
| 60-90k | 69 | 17.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 937 | 9.5% |
| 2024 | 901 | 6.8% |
| 2025 | 960 | 11.0% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Renegade Night Eagle
On a 2020 Renegade Night Eagle, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.3% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (1.1% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
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 2020 Jeep Renegade Night Eagles pass their MOT?
90.9% of the 2,821 2020 Jeep Renegade Night Eagle MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Jeep Renegade Night Eagle?
Tyres, recorded in 5.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.9%).
Does the 2020 Renegade Night Eagle get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.2% in the 0-30k band to 17.4% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,821 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.