CarVerify

Free Car Check

DE08 XCG

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Blue Petrol 1970cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

106,526 mi
Last recorded106,526 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Alfa Romeo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 XCG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 106,526 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 106,057 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner surface's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside outer sill outside of prescribed area's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 106,055 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner surface's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside outer sill outside of prescribed area's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 103,646 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside outer sill corroded and holed outside of prescribed area's

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 99,167 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 94,414 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on3.41mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 94,380 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on3.41mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 91,103 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 91,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 87,820 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 83,921 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 81,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in swept area less then 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers exterior door handle insecure but still operates

exhaust backbox outer skin deteriorated

uneven wear on inner shoulders to both offside front and rear tyres

Fail 30 Jul 2018 81,647 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in swept area less then 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers exterior door handle insecure but still operates

exhaust backbox outer skin deteriorated

uneven wear on inner shoulders to both offside front and rear tyres

Pass 11 Aug 2017 75,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner shoulders

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 75,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner shoulders

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 66,716 miles

Nearside wiper smearing screen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to offside outer sill

Fail 12 Aug 2016 66,714 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective shock absorber bottom pinch bolt (2.5.A.4)

Nearside wiper smearing screen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front brake hose insecure but not fouling on any part

slight damage to offside outer sill

Pass 7 Aug 2015 55,758 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2015 55,758 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2014 48,538 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 45,895 miles

Both front Tyres wearing on inside edges

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 38,351 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 38,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 25,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 25,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo GT?

Based on 118,469 MOT tests across 7,758 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,358
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
7,758
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,784
position lamp(s) not working 4,336
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 3,874
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,402
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,227
Full Alfa Romeo GT reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DE08 XCG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 74,685 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,784 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE08 XCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo GT typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DE08 XCG?

You can check the full history of DE08 XCG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DE08 XCG registered?

DE08 XCG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is DE08 XCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 XCG shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE08 XCG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DE08 XCG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.