Model reliability

Alfa Romeo Gtv reliability

The Alfa Romeo Gtv fails its MOT about as often as most cars over 10 years old: 37.2% of 1,261 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.

Over 10 years old

37.2% failed their MOT

About average

From 1,261 MOT tests of Alfa Romeo Gtvs this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 3× as oftenBrake performance15.9% vs 5.8%

Fails 41% more oftenExhaust emissions7.2% vs 5.1%Fix about £150

Fails 2× as oftenTransmission5.6% vs 2.6%

Fails 4× as oftenSRS malfunction indicator lamp3.9% vs 0.9%Fix about £30

Advised 38% more oftenFluid leaks13.9% vs 10.1%

Advised 2× as oftenSprings12.7% vs 6.3%Fix about £150

Advised 79% more oftenExhaust system9.5% vs 5.3%Fix about £150

Advised 48% more oftenTransmission4.3% vs 2.9%

Safety recalls

3 DVSA recalls for the Alfa Romeo Gtv

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/2000/02210 Mar 2000Built 1996–1998Electrical wiring may overheat

There is a risk that under severe operating conditions the engine radiator fan supply cables could overheat with a possible short circuit and fire.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and check and modify the cables.

Recalled models: GTV · 122 vehicles

R/1996/02612 Mar 1996Built 1995Security of seat belt

A number of the subject vehicles have been fitted with seat belts manufactured by TRW the attachment systems of which may not remain secure in an accident situation.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles check the date of production on the seat belt buckles and replace those within the critical batch.

Recalled models: GTV · 12 vehicles

R/1996/02012 Mar 1996Built 1995Rear brake hose may chafe suspension

When fully loaded the rear brake hoses may contact the anti roll-bar upper attachments and a plastic shield. This could damage the hoses and cause fluid loss with a consequent reduction in braking efficiency.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for rerouting of the rear brake hoses. Any hose found to be damaged will be replaced.

Recalled models: GTV · 12 vehicles

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

Checking a Alfa Romeo Gtv 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 Gtv reliability

3 DVSA recalls for the Alfa Romeo Gtv

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