2004 Alfa Romeo GTV 2.0L Petrol · X744 ARA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in December 2024 at 94,668 miles showed a pass following a failure just one week prior. This failure involved a severely deteriorated offside front inner drive shaft CV boot and poor parking brake efficiency. While the car passed its latest inspection, the recurring appearance of mechanical and braking defects suggests that the owner only addresses faults once they threaten the MOT certificate status. At 22 years old, the recorded mileage of 94,668 miles represents a low average of approximately 4,300 miles per year. The data shows a significant gap in usage between December 2022 at 85,236 miles and November 2023 at 90,405 miles, covering only 5,000 miles in nearly eleven months. This low annual mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and accelerated corrosion due to inactivity, which aligns with the specific issues noted in the later records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the underbody and braking system. The November 2023 test flagged corrosion on both rear lower suspension arms and coil springs, alongside corroded brake pipes hidden under underseal. This coating is a common tactic to mask structural rust, making the integrity of the rear suspension points a priority. The buyer should also verify the parking brake performance, as it failed requirements in late 2024, and check the drivebelt for further cracking since it was a noted 2023 advisory.