Highlights

Smart Lusso model in dark blue with black leather
Full service history to May 2025
Over £4,000 of mechanical work since 2024
New exhaust system and brake discs and pads front and rear
Previously prepared and used for the Rust Bucket Rally
Large history file of detailed maintenance
MOT to January 2026 with no advisories

The Appeal

Good 916 GTVs are getting very thin on the ground, which means we really welcome this car. It is a ‘Phase 2’ Lusso with the improved later interior and full leather trim. Plus, of course, the revvy Twin Spark engine, whose lighter weight means these 150bhp cars handle particularly well.

It is a really tidy car with only some minor cosmetic points to note in photos. It has been used for the Rust Bucket Rally, a name that doesn’t really do justice to this car’s quality.

The vendor acquired the car in early 2024 and has spent £4,000 on the mechanicals. Alongside two services, most recently in May 2025, the discs and pads have been replaced front and rear and a new exhaust system fitted. Even the a/c has been regassed.

The history file shows extensive work and records. There are typed notes put together by by a previous keeper and the stamped book shows full service history. The MOT runs to January 2026 with no advisories.

The vendor says:

“Great little car really fun to drive.”

History and Paperwork

First registered 31st October 2002
Seven registered keepers from new
Current keeper since March 2024
Large history file of invoices as shown in photos
Typed notes detailing servicing and maintenance by previous keeper
Stamped service book to 2024 with additional servicing as below
Over £4,000 of mechanical work completed
Invoices for this work as shown in the photos
Has received 2 major services since the vendor acquired the car
The last service was in May 2025 at 88,892 miles
V5C in the current keeper’s name
Factory handbooks
Two keys plus red emergency key
Previously used on Rust Bucket Rally as shown

The Condition

Dark blue metallic paintwork in fair condition for age and year
Some scratches, scuffs and stone chips to note in photos
Bodywork appears largely straight and well-kept with good panel fit
Vendor notes that the only rust is on the driver's door mirror
Factory standard car with various vinyl decals as shown
Some deterioration to factory badges as shown
Lusso alloy wheels in fair condition with Avon tyres fitted
Lusso black leather interior in good order with light wear as shown
This affects usual high traffic areas such as driver’s bolster
Fitted with Pioneer touch screen infotainment system
No structural advisories on last MOT

The Mechanics

1,970cc 150bhp 4cyl ‘Twin Spark’ engine
5spd manual transmission
Mechanical condition is reported to be very good
New exhaust system fitted in 2024
New brake discs and pads fitted since 2024
Serviced twice since early 2024, including May 2025
Detailed work shown in photos of invoices
No advisories on current MOT

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