2021 Jeep Renegade Night Eagle — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,562 MOT tests, the 2021 Jeep Renegade Night Eagle recorded a 90.7% pass rate. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (8.6% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 6.3% of tests against 3.0% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, washers and headlamp aim — tread depth alone was recorded 69 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 20.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.3% | 99 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.0% | 47 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.4% | 22 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.8% | 13 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 8 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.3% | 5 |
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 | 69 |
| 2 | Washers | 18 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 18 |
| 4 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 11 |
| 5 | Side repeaters | 11 |
| 6 | Daytime running lamps | 8 |
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 | 20.1% | 314 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.1% | 142 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.4% | 116 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 4.6% | 72 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.1% | 49 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.9% | 14 |
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 | 992 | 8.4% |
| 30-60k | 550 | 10.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 30 | 10.0% |
| 2024 | 770 | 9.5% |
| 2025 | 762 | 9.1% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Renegade Night Eagle
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 6.3% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (6.3% 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 (3.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.4% 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.
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 2021 Jeep Renegade Night Eagles pass their MOT?
90.7% of the 1,562 2021 Jeep Renegade Night Eagle MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Jeep Renegade Night Eagle?
Tyres, recorded in 6.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.0%).
Does the 2021 Renegade Night Eagle get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.4% in the 0-30k band to 10.9% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,562 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.