2006 Alfa Romeo 159 1.9L Petrol · RV56 LUO
2006 Alfa Romeo 159 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 08/11/2006. Recorded mileage 140,947 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 159
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,947 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1859cc
RV56 LUO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/09/2024
- 140,947 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
RV56 LUO Mileage History
- 13/08/2022136,518 mi
- 13/08/2022136,518 mi
- 29/08/2023138,877 mi+2,359 mi
- 11/09/2023138,877 mi
- 10/09/2024140,947 mi+2,070 mi
Average of roughly 2,131 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RV56 LUO 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 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 (RV56 LUO) between August 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2024 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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