2022 Jeep Renegade Night Eagle — MOT failures & pass rate
549 MOT tests on the 2022 Jeep Renegade Night Eagle are in this dataset, and 88.7% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (8.0% fail rate), the 2022 Renegade Night Eagle comes out 3.3pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, emissions & environmental and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 6.7% of all tests — 4.4 points clear of emissions & environmental, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, catalyst emissions and headlamp aim — tread depth alone was recorded 22 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 20.4% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.7% | 37 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 2.4% | 13 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.2% | 12 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.8% | 10 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 2 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.2% | 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 | 22 |
| 2 | Catalyst emissions | 13 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 5 |
| 4 | Washers | 4 |
| 5 | Side repeaters | 3 |
| 6 | Mirrors | 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 | 20.4% | 112 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 8.0% | 44 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.4% | 35 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.0% | 33 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.9% | 16 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 7 |
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 | 400 | 10.8% |
| 30-60k | 145 | 12.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44 | 13.6% |
| 2025 | 504 | 11.1% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Renegade Night Eagle
On a 2022 Renegade Night Eagle, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (6.7% 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.
- Emissions & environmental (2.4% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Lighting & signalling (2.2% 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 2022 Jeep Renegade Night Eagles pass their MOT?
88.7% of the 549 2022 Jeep Renegade Night Eagle MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Jeep Renegade Night Eagle?
Tyres, recorded in 6.7% of tests, followed by emissions & environmental (2.4%).
Does the 2022 Renegade Night Eagle get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.8% in the 0-30k band to 12.4% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 549 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.