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Alfa Romeo GTV reliability by build year

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We've only got 730 MOT tests for Alfa Romeo GTVs built before 2000 (over 25 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

At a glance

Alfa Romeo GTV built before 2000: fails its MOT more often than average

Alfa Romeo GTVs built before 2000 fail their MOT more often than similar cars the same age. Look closely at the suspension on any car you view. An independent inspection matters more than the wider numbers on cars this old.

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Key figure

31% of MOT tests on Alfa Romeo GTVs built before 2000 ended in a fail (retests included), against 19% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Alfa Romeo GTVs built before 2000 involves the suspension.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Alfa Romeo GTV's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Independent inspection

High priority

Have an independent specialist inspect the car before you commit.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Suspension springs

Worth checking

Check ride height is even side-to-side and look for cracked or rusted coils.

Leaks

Worth checking

Inspect the leaks carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Over the last three years, fail rates have risen two years running. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your GTV's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

GTV 916

916 (1995-2005)

Not enough tests to rate
PETROL

30.7% fail rate, built before 2000 (over 25 years old)

Likely between 27.4% and 34.1%

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 4 MOTs, 25.2%)

From 730 MOT tests at this ageView details →

By age

Alfa Romeo GTV fail rate by age

This chart combines every Alfa Romeo GTV ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
8527.1%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
13426.9%
23 yearsbuilt around 2002
21328.2%
24 yearsbuilt around 2001
19734.0%
25+ yearsbuilt 2000 or earlier
73030.7%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 24 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 25+ year old Alfa Romeo GTVs

These issues come from 25+ year old Alfa Romeo GTVs, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelNot much data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    17.8%
    Advisory: 134Fail: 2 (1% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Coil spring corroded

    14.7%
    Advisory: 194Fail: 9 (4% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Major

    Handbrake weaker than required

    13.0%
    Advisory: 14Fail: 82 (85% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    11.4%
    Advisory: 119Fail: 1 (1% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    9.4%
    Advisory: 91Fail: 10 (10% of the times it was found)

Based on 730 MOT tests on 25+ year old Alfa Romeo GTVs, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 25+ year old Alfa Romeo GTVs notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Brakes + Suspension37%
  2. Body & structure + Brakes29%
  3. Body & structure + Suspension26%
  4. Brakes + Tyres21%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 374 MOT tests on Alfa Romeo GTV cars built before 2000 (over 25 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Alfa Romeo GTV.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

3 recalls in all

All 3 Alfa Romeo GTV recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 1 Critical
  • 2 more

Top concerns

  • Electrical wiring may overheat
  • Security of seat belt
  • Rear brake hose may chafe suspension

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other coupes to compare

Other coupes to compare

  1. 1

    Jaguar E-Type

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    8.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    4.1%
    Dangerous
    1.8%

    Lower fail rate: 8.8%, against 30.7% for the Alfa Romeo GTV, both built before 2000.

    1,235 MOT tests on cars built before 2000

  2. 2

    Jaguar XJS

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    18%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    9.8%
    Dangerous
    3.9%

    Lower fail rate: 18.0%, against 30.7% for the Alfa Romeo GTV, both built before 2000.

    3,539 MOT tests on cars built before 2000

  3. 3

    Porsche 944

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    19%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    9.7%
    Dangerous
    2.8%

    Lower fail rate: 19.0%, against 30.7% for the Alfa Romeo GTV, both built before 2000.

    2,477 MOT tests on cars built before 2000

  4. 4

    Porsche 911

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    13.1%
    Still registered at 10 years
    94%

    Lower fail rate: 13.1%, against 30.7% for the Alfa Romeo GTV, both built before 2000.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    10,428 MOT tests on cars built before 2000

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built before 2000 (over 25 years old), the Alfa Romeo GTV across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. This is based on 730 25+ year old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Alfa Romeo GTV ever sold: 1,359 tests. The main figures are for cars built before 2000 (over 25 years old): 730 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.