1997 Alfa Romeo GTV 2.0L Petrol · R885 EGS
1997 Alfa Romeo GTV (2.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 92,964 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO GTV
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,964 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R885 EGS Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 92,964 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R885 EGS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv (R885 EGS) between July 2005 and March 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
R885 EGS Mileage History
- 07/07/200539,656 mi
- 07/07/200646,043 mi+6,387 mi
- 07/07/200646,043 mi
- 09/07/200750,253 mi+4,210 mi
- 04/07/200857,130 mi+6,877 mi
- 06/07/200966,220 mi+9,090 mi
- 28/06/201071,232 mi+5,012 mi
- 30/06/201071,232 mi
- 29/06/201178,855 mi+7,623 mi
- 06/07/201178,855 mi
- 23/05/201280,069 mi+1,214 mi
- 07/01/201481,484 mi+1,415 mi
- 07/01/201587,326 mi+5,842 mi
- 12/01/201587,349 mi+23 mi
- 23/09/201591,415 mi+4,066 mi
- 21/08/201992,584 mi+1,169 mi
- 25/03/202692,964 mi+380 mi
Average of roughly 2,573 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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