2008 Alfa Romeo 159 1.9L Diesel · OS51 JON
2008 Alfa Romeo 159 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 10/11/2008. Recorded mileage 144,796 miles. MOT valid until 26/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 159
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,796 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
OS51 JON Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 144,796 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.
OS51 JON Mileage History
- 10/11/2021128,847 mi
- 14/12/2022131,553 mi+2,706 mi
- 27/02/2024134,051 mi+2,498 mi
- 07/02/2025139,985 mi+5,934 mi
- 16/02/2026144,796 mi+4,811 mi
Average of roughly 3,737 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OS51 JON 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 (OS51 JON) between November 2021 and February 2026.
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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