2001 Alfa Romeo GTV 2.0L Petrol · Y693 BCV
2001 Alfa Romeo GTV (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2001. Recorded mileage 73,447 miles. MOT valid until 08 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO GTV
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,447 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y693 BCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2026
- 73,447 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y693 BCV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Alfa Romeo Gtv (Y693 BCV) between November 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
Y693 BCV Mileage History
- 08/11/202371,561 mi
- 09/11/202371,565 mi+4 mi
- 27/11/202472,044 mi+479 mi
- 10/10/202572,067 mi+23 mi
- 03/10/202673,447 mi+1,380 mi
Average of roughly 650 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo GTV & Spider (916)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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- 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
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