2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Jeep Renegade MOT pass rate and common faults

2,250 MOT tests in 2024. 79.3% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time79.3%
Failed or needed repairs20.7%
Typical mileage at test42,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,250 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    87 marked dangerous
  2. Position lamp: not working2.5%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.1%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.8%
  6. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.2%
  7. Daytime running lamps: not working1.2%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    23 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics7.9%
  2. Tyres7.4%
  3. Suspension3.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks3.0%
  5. Steering2.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.7%
  7. Brakes2.6%
  8. Body & chassis0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.6%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2018 Jeep Renegade?

In 2024, 79.3% of 2018 Jeep Renegade cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,250 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Jeep Renegade?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; position lamp: not working; track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Jeep Renegade reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).