2008 ALFA ROMEO 1592.4L Diesel
Vehicle Insight Summary
With 161,123 miles recorded, this Red 2008 ALFA ROMEO 159 runs on Diesel with a 2387cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is unpaid.
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2387cc
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Full MOT History
This 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 (R17 FCE) has a recorded MOT history spanning from November 2022 to November 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.
The vehicle has achieved an overall 80% pass rate, with 4 passes and 1 failure recorded. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.
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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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