2008 Alfa Romeo 159 1.9L Diesel · DG08 GHF
2008 Alfa Romeo 159 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 19/05/2008. Recorded mileage 134,374 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 159
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/03/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,374 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1910cc
DG08 GHF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2024
- 134,374 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
DG08 GHF Mileage History
- 15/02/2022124,802 mi
- 15/02/2023130,589 mi+5,787 mi
- 25/02/2023130,653 mi+64 mi
- 13/03/2024134,374 mi+3,721 mi
Average of roughly 4,619 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
DG08 GHF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 (DG08 GHF) between February 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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