Alfa Romeo GTV

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 10 model years from 2,737 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

72%

Total Tests

2,737

Highest Pass Rate

1997 (77%)

Years Covered

About the Alfa Romeo GTV

The Alfa Romeo GTV was MOT tested 2,737 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 10 model years (1996 to 2005), with an average pass rate of 72%. That's 10 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1997 model has the highest pass rate at 77% from 225 tests. The 2000 model has the lowest at 69%. The 8 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Alfa Romeo GTV has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1996) averages 101,947 miles, while the newest (2005) averages 83,042 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Alfa Romeo brand average of 80%, the GTV is 8 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Alfa Romeo models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1970cc)

£1,631

Road Tax

£325

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700

Total per year£2,711

Per month£226/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2005 details

How reliable is the Alfa Romeo GTV?

vs average of all models-10% (82% avg)

vs Alfa Romeo brand average-8% (80% avg)

Best to worst year spread8 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Alfa Romeo GTV by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2005	68%	44	83,042 mi
2004	72%	110	81,079 mi
2003	70%	138	91,352 mi
2002	76%	246	91,612 mi
2001	72%	313	93,021 mi
2000	69%	358	96,725 mi
1999	69%	759	98,311 mi
1998	72%	461	100,730 mi
1997	77%	225	92,988 mi
1996	77%	83	101,947 mi

Questions about the Alfa Romeo GTV

Is the Alfa Romeo GTV reliable?

Across its 10 model years in our data (1996 to 2005), the Alfa Romeo GTV averages a 72% MOT pass rate, from 2,737 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 10 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 1997 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 77%.

Which year Alfa Romeo GTV has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV has the highest MOT pass rate at 77%, while the 2000 model has the lowest at 69%, a 8 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.