2008 Alfa Romeo 159 3.2L Petrol · GD08 OAY
2008 Alfa Romeo 159 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 31/07/2008. Recorded mileage 127,021 miles. MOT valid until 06/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 159
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,021 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 3195cc
GD08 OAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 127,021 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
GD08 OAY Mileage History
- 25/10/2021114,421 mi
- 03/11/2022120,107 mi+5,686 mi
- 24/10/2023123,423 mi+3,316 mi
- 06/11/2024125,854 mi+2,431 mi
- 07/11/2025127,021 mi+1,167 mi
Average of roughly 3,122 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GD08 OAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 (GD08 OAY) between October 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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