CarVerify

Free Car Check

P349 VTL

1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx

Black Petrol 1581cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,837 mi
Last recorded77,837 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx75,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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

RegistrationP349 VTL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 90 Elx
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 77,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel filler pipe securing bracket inside wheel arch corroded heavily but still securing pipe

o/s and n/s front seat mounts corroded heavily close to excessive

o/s and n/s rear jacking points corroded heavily close to excessive

o/s rear wheel inside near seatbelt mount corroded not yet excessive

Fail 5 Nov 2008 77,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel filler pipe securing bracket inside wheel arch corroded heavily but still securing pipe

o/s and n/s front seat mounts corroded heavily close to excessive

o/s and n/s rear jacking points corroded heavily close to excessive

o/s rear wheel inside near seatbelt mount corroded not yet excessive

Pass 30 Oct 2007 74,515 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 70,632 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 62,655 miles

slight corrosion around front seat mounts and rear jackingpoints

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 90 Elx?

Based on 981 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
5,275
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 89
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 65
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Brake pipe excessively corroded 60
brake recording little or no effort 48
Full Fiat Punto 90 Elx 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

P349 VTL is a 1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 75,065 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 90 Elx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P349 VTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 90 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto 90 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P349 VTL?

You can check the full history of P349 VTL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P349 VTL registered?

P349 VTL is a 1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is P349 VTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P349 VTL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P349 VTL 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 P349 VTL. 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.