1997 Alfa Romeo GTV 2.0L Petrol · R796 AJN
1997 Alfa Romeo GTV (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 101,739 miles. MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO GTV
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,739 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R796 AJN Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 101,739 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R796 AJN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv (R796 AJN) between March 2026 and April 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
R796 AJN Mileage History
- 24/03/2026101,729 mi
- 24/04/2026101,739 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 117 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo GTV & Spider (916)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Rear Multi-Link Suspension Bush and Spring Pan WearModerate
The Type 916 features an advanced multi-link rear suspension system attached to an aluminium subframe to provide subtle passive rear-wheel steering. The factory rubber bushes and spherical joints in the spring pans and dogleg control arms perish and crumble under UK road salt and grit. This leads to severe rear wheel camber misalignment, rear-end wandering over bumps, and rapid inner tyre wear.
- Twin Spark Cam Belt and Variator FailureSerious
The 2.0 Twin Spark 16V engine utilizes a toothed timing belt with a plastic-bodied tensioner pulley, alongside a hydraulic camshaft variator that advances intake timing. The tensioner bearings can seize and strip belt teeth, resulting in instant valve-to-piston collision and ruined cylinder heads. Over time, the variator mechanism wears, causing a distinctive diesel-like clatter on startup.
- Spider Soft-Top Mechanism and Water IngressModerate
On Spider models, the fabric roof relies on mechanical latches, rubber weatherseals, and (on electro-hydraulic versions) hydraulic rams and microswitches. Misaligned microswitches cause the roof to stall during its cycle, while degraded header rail and window seals permit rainwater into the cabin, soaking underlay, fogging screens, and corroding delicate electrical connections.
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