2008 ALFA ROMEO 1592.4L Diesel
2008 ALFA ROMEO 159 — Diesel, 2387cc. This vehicle has 131,602 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2387cc
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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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Our records for this Alfa Romeo 159 (FT08 SCX) from 2008 show a total of 5 MOT tests between January 2022 and March 2026.
Across its entire MOT history, this Alfa Romeo has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.
Common Problems: ALFA ROMEO 159
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Front Subframe Corrosion(Serious)
The front subframes were poorly protected from the factory and are prone to severe rusting in the UK climate. Replacing one is expensive due to parts and labor.
- M32 Gearbox Bearing Failure(Serious)
The M32 6-speed gearbox used in 1.9 diesels and 2.2 petrols has weak bearings that fail over time, especially if the oil is not changed.
- Power Steering Rack Failure(Serious)
Early cars used red steering fluid which damaged the rack seals. Many have been converted to green fluid, but the damage may already be done.
- Stretched Timing Chain (JTS Engines)(Moderate)
The 1.9 and 2.2 JTS petrol engines can suffer from stretched timing chains, often caused by long oil change intervals.
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