2021 Jeep Renegade Night Eagle — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,269 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Jeep Renegade Night Eagle, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 90.4% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.4% | 81 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.1% | 39 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.6% | 20 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.9% | 12 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 8 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.4% | 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 | 58 |
| 2 | Washers | 17 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 14 |
| 4 | Side repeaters | 10 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 8 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 6 |
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 | 19.3% | 245 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.0% | 127 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.3% | 93 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 5.0% | 63 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.1% | 39 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 12 |
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 | 791 | 8.6% |
| 30-60k | 463 | 11.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 634 | 9.9% |
| 2025 | 610 | 9.2% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Renegade Night Eagle
Before buying a 2021 Jeep Renegade Night Eagle, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 6.4% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (6.4% 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 (3.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.6% 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?
90.4% of the 1,269 2021 Jeep Renegade Night Eagle MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Jeep Renegade Night Eagle?
Tyres, recorded in 6.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.1%).
Does the 2021 Renegade Night Eagle get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.6% in the 0-30k band to 11.2% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,269 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.