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VIA 497

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,125 mi
Last recorded90,125 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee61,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIA 497
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 90,125 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 83,127 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 76,349 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 76,147 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 69,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 69,690 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 57,813 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 49,433 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 45,616 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 45,616 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 40,180 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 29,922 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 16,267 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Based on 71,740 MOT tests across 8,085 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
6,936
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
8,085
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
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VIA 497 is a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 61,466 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 400 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VIA 497, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 12 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VIA 497 registered?

VIA 497 is a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 1 September 2014.

Is VIA 497 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIA 497 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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