1998 Alfa Romeo GTV 2.0L Petrol · R611 BJN

The Alfa Romeo GTV currently holds a valid MOT certificate from 17 February 2026, with no defects or advisories recorded at 140,220 miles. The maintenance trend is stable and broadly improving. The vehicle failed its initial test on 6 February 2026, then passed eleven days later with a clean sheet, which suggests the fault was minor and properly rectified rather than a symptom of systemic neglect. The two earlier tests also passed without comment. The mileage pattern shows steady, moderate use for a 28-year-old car. The recorded figure of 140,220 miles equates to roughly 5,008 miles per year, which is light by modern standards. Between the February 2024 pass at 134,435 miles and the January 2025 pass at 139,172 miles, the car covered about 4,737 miles in twelve months. The following year added only 1,048 miles, indicating the car has been used sparingly but consistently. There are no large gaps or sudden mileage spikes that would suggest prolonged standing or heavy commercial-style use. Across all four MOT records, the testers recorded no defects, no advisories, and no structural or mechanical warnings. That is a notably clean history. Nothing was flagged regarding corrosion, suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, binding calipers, or exhaust emissions. The single failure in February 2026 left no trace of what caused it, but the swift clean pass indicates a straightforward remedy such as a bulb, tyre, or minor brake component. Because the MOT history is so sparse, a buyer should not assume the car is free of hidden issues. A 1998 GTV remains prone to underbody corrosion, particularly around the rear suspension mounting points, sills, and brake pipe runs. The absence of advisories is encouraging, but it reflects the condition at each test date only. Arrange an independent inspection of the chassis and brake lines before purchase, and verify that the recorded mileage matches the service documentation and the physical condition of the pedals, steering wheel, and seat bolsters.