2008 Alfa Romeo 159 1.9L Diesel · OV08 DXA
2008 Alfa Romeo 159 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29/04/2008. Recorded mileage 228,133 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 159
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 228,133 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
OV08 DXA Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/08/2022
- 228,133 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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OV08 DXA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 (OV08 DXA) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 August 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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