CarVerify

Free Car Check

L242 WNJ

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,048 mi
Last recorded137,048 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL242 WNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 137,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

bumpers damaged

o/s indicator lamps damaged

suspension mod

Fail 22 Nov 2011 137,048 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

suspension mod

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

bumpers damaged

o/s indicator lamps damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2010 132,584 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 132,584 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 129,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 129,559 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 126,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 126,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 124,967 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
Full Vauxhall Frontera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L242 WNJ is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1994 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 109,034 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 Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L242 WNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L242 WNJ?

You can check the full history of L242 WNJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L242 WNJ registered?

L242 WNJ is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 January 1994.

Is L242 WNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L242 WNJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L242 WNJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L242 WNJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.