Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Jeep Renegade?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2018 Jeep Renegade?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2018 Jeep Renegade?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2018 Jeep Renegade reliable?

Based on MOT data from 2,315 vehicles, the 2018 Jeep Renegade has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2018 Jeep Renegade?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2018 Jeep Renegade are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (53.6% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (53.2% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (27.1% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2018 Jeep Renegade?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Jeep Renegade (2018)

2,315 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.4% first-time pass rate

2018 Jeep Renegade

CarHunch analysed 2,315 real MOT records for the 2018 Jeep Renegade. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2018 Jeep Renegade passes its MOT on first attempt 88.4% of the time, well above the UK average of 80%, and only 18.8% of vehicles ever develop a dangerous defect—a reassuring result for a compact SUV. Petrol models have a slight edge at 89% pass rate versus diesel at 87.5%, though both are comfortably reliable.

At a median 32,276 miles for a six-year-old car, these Renegades are running low—suggesting gentle use or short-term ownership. The average of 0.8 failures and 5.4 advisories per test points to minor maintenance issues rather than structural problems, so budget for routine wear items like brakes and suspension before buying, but don't expect major surprises.

The 2018 Jeep Renegade passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (88.4%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

88.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

18.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.8

Over 5.8 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

32k

Middle half: 24k–42k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 88.4% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 5.4 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 2,315 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 2,315 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 53.6%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 23.1%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 15.5%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Suspension & steering 12.4%

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt · Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018.

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Petrol vs Diesel

Pass rate difference of 1.5 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.

89%

Petrol

1,359 vehicles

87.5%

Diesel

956 vehicles

Before you buy a 2018 Jeep Renegade

Based on MOT data from 2,315 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 18.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (59%)	1,359	89%	0.75
Diesel (41%)	956	87.5%	0.86

Colour Breakdown

Based on 26,625 Jeep Renegade vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 30.7%

8,180

Grey 19.9%

5,307

White 16.4%

4,371

Red 10.7%

2,842

Orange 8.4%

2,231

Blue 6.4%

1,713

Yellow 3.9%

1,036

Green 1.8%

466

Beige 1%

276

Bronze 0.6%

148

Silver 0.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Jeep Renegade vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

32,276

typical

23,622

low mileage

42,348

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Jeep Renegade vehicles fall between 23,622 and 42,348 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 23,622 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 23,622–42,348 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Jeep Renegades sit.

⚠ Over 57,169 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Jeep Renegade — Still on the Road

Almost all 2018 Jeep Renegades are still on the road.

Strong survival — 2,185 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

5.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.8

Avg failures per vehicle

5.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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