2008 Alfa Romeo 159 1.9L Diesel · RV58 KRO
2008 Alfa Romeo 159 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30/09/2008. Recorded mileage 243,199 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 159
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/09/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 243,199 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
RV58 KRO Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2021
- 243,199 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
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.
RV58 KRO Mileage History
- 20/09/201148,551 mi
- 22/09/201148,675 mi+124 mi
- 15/09/201262,386 mi+13,711 mi
- 14/09/201386,236 mi+23,850 mi
- 20/09/2014111,667 mi+25,431 mi
- 12/09/2015134,426 mi+22,759 mi
- 02/09/2016157,142 mi+22,716 mi
- 02/09/2016157,167 mi+25 mi
- 16/09/2017178,342 mi+21,175 mi
- 15/09/2018197,772 mi+19,430 mi
- 07/09/2019217,159 mi+19,387 mi
- 22/09/2020230,571 mi+13,412 mi
- 29/09/2021243,199 mi+12,628 mi
Average of roughly 19,416 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
RV58 KRO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 (RV58 KRO) between September 2011 and September 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
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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