2008 Alfa Romeo 159 2.4L Diesel · YC08 VRX
2008 Alfa Romeo 159 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2008. Recorded mileage 84,687 miles. MOT expired on 19 Dec 2017. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 159
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Dec 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,687 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YC08 VRX Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2016
- 84,687 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo 159
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
YC08 VRX Mileage History
- 08/07/201122,600 mi
- 08/07/201122,600 mi
- 07/07/201229,107 mi+6,507 mi
- 29/05/201353,720 mi+24,613 mi
- 30/12/201361,362 mi+7,642 mi
- 30/12/201468,871 mi+7,509 mi
- 13/01/201568,917 mi+46 mi
- 11/12/201572,821 mi+3,904 mi
- 20/12/201684,687 mi+11,866 mi
- 20/12/201684,687 mi
Average of roughly 11,382 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
YC08 VRX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 (YC08 VRX) between July 2011 and December 2016.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 December 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
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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- Front Subframe CorrosionSerious
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 FailureSerious
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 FailureSerious
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.
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