2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv — MOT failures & pass rate
1,134 MOT tests on the 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv are in this dataset, and 69.8% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (26.6% fail rate), the 2000 Gtv comes out 3.6pp worse. Failures cluster in brakes, suspension and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: brakes, recorded in 19.8% of tests against 10.5% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), catalyst emissions and service brake performance — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 162 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 36.4% versus 20.9%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 32.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 32.6% in 2021 to 27.8% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 19.8% | 224 |
| 2 | Suspension | 10.5% | 119 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.7% | 110 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 9.4% | 107 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 7.7% | 87 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 5.7% | 65 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rbt (sp) | 162 |
| 2 | Catalyst emissions | 121 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 82 |
| 4 | Joints | 66 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 55 |
| 6 | Rigid brake pipes | 55 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 32.6% | 370 |
| 2 | Suspension | 32.2% | 365 |
| 3 | Tyres | 19.1% | 216 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 17.6% | 200 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 15.0% | 170 |
| 6 | Other defects | 6.3% | 71 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 129 | 20.9% |
| 60-90k | 263 | 26.2% |
| 90-120k | 493 | 32.5% |
| 120-150k | 159 | 35.2% |
| 150k+ | 55 | 36.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 270 | 32.6% |
| 2022 | 244 | 28.3% |
| 2023 | 216 | 31.5% |
| 2024 | 206 | 30.1% |
| 2025 | 198 | 27.8% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Gtv
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 19.8% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (19.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (10.5% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Body, structure & corrosion (9.7% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtvs pass their MOT?
69.8% of the 1,134 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 30.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv?
Brakes, recorded in 19.8% of tests, followed by suspension (10.5%).
Does the 2000 Gtv get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 20.9% in the 30-60k band to 36.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,134 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.