2008 ALFA ROMEO 1591.9L Diesel
2008 ALFA ROMEO 159 — Diesel, 1910cc. This vehicle has 149,695 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1910cc
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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
Checking the history for this 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 (Y8 GPP), we found 2 MOT results in the period of July 2022 to April 2025.
Across its entire MOT history, this Alfa Romeo has a 50% success rate (1 passes and 1 fails). A lower-than-average pass rate suggests the vehicle may have had periods of deferred maintenance.
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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