2008 Alfa Romeo 159 1.8L Petrol · OY57 UBP
2008 Alfa Romeo 159 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19/02/2008. Recorded mileage 173,282 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 159
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/05/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,282 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1796cc
OY57 UBP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2024
- 173,282 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
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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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.
OY57 UBP Mileage History
- 21/03/2022158,177 mi
- 24/03/2022158,253 mi+76 mi
- 09/03/2023167,647 mi+9,394 mi
- 29/05/2024173,282 mi+5,635 mi
Average of roughly 6,895 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
OY57 UBP 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 (OY57 UBP) between March 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 May 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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