Model reliability

Alfa Romeo GT reliability

The Alfa Romeo GT fails its MOT about as often as most cars over 10 years old: 45.5% of 2,085 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.

Over 10 years old

45.5% failed their MOT

About average

From 2,085 MOT tests of Alfa Romeo GTs this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 2× as oftenSuspension arms11.7% vs 5.1%

Fails 63% more oftenHeadlamp aim8.8% vs 5.4%Fix about £30

Fails 69% more oftenExhaust emissions8.6% vs 5.1%Fix about £150

Fails 41% more oftenBrake performance8.2% vs 5.8%

Advised 32% more oftenSuspension arms16% vs 12.1%

Advised 2× as oftenExhaust system12.9% vs 5.3%Fix about £150

Advised 67% more oftenSub-frames7% vs 4.2%

Advised 4× as oftenIntegral vehicle structure4.9% vs 1.3%

Safety recalls

4 DVSA recalls for the Alfa Romeo GT

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/2007/1747 Dec 2007Built 2007Brakes may fail

Due to the possibility of a fault in the production process the flexible rubber brake hoses may not have been correctly vulcanised. As a consequence may partially or totally restrict the internal flow of the brake hydraulic fluid. Should this happen a reduction in efficiency during braking would occur.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the hoses checked to identify if they are within the affected batch. If this is the case they will be replaced with quality assured items.

Recalled models: GT · 687 vehicles

R/2007/08210 Aug 2007Built 2005–2006Possibility of fire

There is a possibility that the fuel hose from the diesel filter to the high pressure pump may chafe on the fuel filter housing. In time this could result in a fuel leak and the possibility of an engine compartment fire.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the routing of the hose checked at which time if the hose is not damaged a new bracket will be fitted to prevent chafing. If the hose is damaged it will be replaced in addition a new bracket will be fitted.

Recalled models: GT · 890 vehicles

R/2006/16617 Oct 2006Built 2004–2006Clutch may fail

On a number of RHD ALfa Romeo 147 and GT models there is a possibility that the clip which secures the connecting pin between the clutch cylinder and the clutch pedal may become detached resulting in loss of clutch operation.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a redesigned retaining clip.

Recalled models: GT · 5,355 vehicles

R/2006/12819 Sept 2006Built 2003–2005Braking efficiency may reduce

The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system does not operate properly when the space saver spare wheel is fitted. This could lead to the VDC warning lamp operating and may lead to reduced braking efficiency if the brakes are vigorously applied.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a new VDC electronic control unit that has upgraded software installed.

Recalled models: GT · 3,950 vehicles

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Alfa Romeo GT before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.

Alfa Romeo GT reliability

4 DVSA recalls for the Alfa Romeo GT

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